PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Kyndby
Pilot
updated May 2010Not compulsory.
Key data
updated Jul 2014Size limits
LOA 250m, beam 40m, draught 6.0m, 40,000DWT.
Water density
1006.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyndby Power Station | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The harbour is approached across Yderbredning by a route which leads close W of the buoys marking the prohibited area off Jaegerspris Bugt. A pair of leading lights situated on the W side of the harbour leads through this channel. The Front Light is exhibited from a grey framework tower on the shore, in line bearing 165°, they lead across Yderbredning from the channel at Lynaes Sand, to Kyndby passing E of Kyndby Rev.
Restrictions
Vessels can only enter by day.
Tugs
Small tug available. There are 2 tugs in Copenhagen for vessels over 6,500t.
Charts and publications
BA 2120. Admiralty Pilot NP18.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
There is no demand for an ETA by Port Authorities. ETA messages should be passed to the ship's agent who will relay it to relevant parties (port, stevedores, work gangs, etc). Pilot requires ETA at boarding point 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
Lyngby Radio (the only coast radio station in Denmark) is recommended for passing messages. The station works throughout 24 hours.
Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: Ch 16.
Notice of readiness
NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.
Documents
These are for agent, Customs and Immigration.
The agent will bring aboard the Master's Declaration and Customs Declaration for the Master to sign.
Health
Pratique is not required for Danish ports. Agent may request a Maritime Declaration of Health from the Master.
Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed in large ports.
Customs and immigration
Customs allowances: One bottle of spirits and 200 cigarettes per person are allowed. If quantities in excess of the allowance are found the penalty is a fine. The size of the fine depends on the amounts in excess of allowances.
Clearance is handled by the agent but Customs Officers may board at any time to check the validity of the documents handed to the agent.
Immigration: There are no restrictions for crew. Passengers of nationalities which require a visa are only allowed transit in Denmark for 36 hours.
Notices and regulations
Vessels entering the harbour have right of way over vessels leaving.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Danish Coastal Authority.
Position: Senior Project Manager.
Address: Postboks 131, DK-7620, Lemvig, Denmark.
Tel: +45 99 63 63 63.
Fax: +45 99 63 63 99.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.maritimsikring.dk
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About Kyndby
updated May 2010Where it is
Kyndby is situated on the island of Sjaelland, on the Isefjord, approx 16km from the entrance.
The port
The port serves a power station. The power station no longer receives coal and only handles 400t to 500t of oil annually.
Traffic
Approx 11 vessels visit the port annually.
Questions about Kyndby
What are the pilot arrangements at Kyndby?
Not compulsory.
What time zone is Kyndby in?
Local time at Kyndby is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Kyndby?
1006.
Which load line zone is Kyndby in?
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less in length.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kyndby?
Port State Control at Kyndby: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kyndby?
The UN/LOCODE of Kyndby is DKKBY.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kyndby say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.