Lemvig

Size limits

Draught 3.0m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.25m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The dredged entrance channel has a length of 2.5nm and a depth of 4.4m.

The directions for entering Lemvig are as follows:

From E or W: Vessels should keep in the white sector of Toftum Light bearing between 120° and 137° until Sogard Leading Lights come into line bearing 243.5° when they should be steered towards.

When approx 0.6nm from Sogard Front Light, vessels should alter course S so as to keep Lemvig leading lights in line bearing 178°.

When 0.5nm short of Lemvig Front Light, vessels should alter course SSE to approach the harbour entrance.

A buoy marks the division of the dredged channel into 2 branches, 1 leading SE to Ostre Havn, the other leading S to Fiskerihavn.

From the NE: Vessels should keep Sogard Leading Lights in line bearing 243.5° and pass close either side of the Fairway Lightbuoy, then between a buoy marking the S side of Ronnen and a port hand buoy.

Vessels should continue on the Sogard leading line into the dredged channel, then proceed as previously described.

Anchorages

Vessels of appropriate size can anchor on the alignment of Lemvig Havn leading lights but N of the alignment of Sogard leading lights in depths of approx 4m. Care should be taken to avoid a fish farm marked by buoys (special) in position 56°35.2'N 008°18.1'E.

Smaller vessels can find anchorage N of Fiskerihavn in depths of approx 3m.

Restrictions

There is a speed limit of 3kts in the harbour.

Tugs

One available but not normally necessary.

Charts and publications

BA 426. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2).

ETA 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: Pilots & Port: Ch 16 and 13.

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.

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

Repairs

There is a slipway for vessels up to 75DWT, max draught 2.7m. There is a shipyard for wooden vessels and machine shops are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Lemvig Regional Hospital, 0.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Karup, 60km.

Nearest railway: Lemvigbanen (VLTJ), 1km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1630hrs. Overtime can be arranged.

Where it is

The port of Lemvig is situated on the S coast of the western part of Limfjord, on NW coast of Denmark.

The port

The port previously handled freight vessels carrying coal, coke, fertilizer and feed. At present, the port is mostly used for recreational purposes and handles passenger.

What are the pilot arrangements at Lemvig?

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 200GT through Odde Sund.

What time zone is Lemvig in?

Local time at Lemvig is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Lemvig?

The deepest berth listed is at Lemvig Terminal: 3.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Lemvig?

1025.

Which load line zone is Lemvig in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Lemvig?

Port State Control at Lemvig: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Lemvig?

The UN/LOCODE of Lemvig is DKLVG.

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