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Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Pilot
updated May 2010Not available.
Key data
updated Jan 2023Size limits
LOA 135m, beam 17.5m, 8,752DWT.
Water density
1000.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Nil.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contargo Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Dry Cargo Terminal | — | 135 m | 2 |
| Dyckerhoff Beton Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Frischbeton Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| BASF Group Terminal | — | 135 m | 1 |
| BASF SE Terminal | — | 135 m | 4 |
| North Harbour Terminal | — | 135 m | 7 |
| RTG Rhein Tanklager | — | 135 m | 1 |
| Shell Terminal | — | 135 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jan 2023Restrictions
Usual Rhine dimensions. Max draught varies with Rhine River depth although this can be taken as Mannheim + 1.0m.
Tugs
Available.
Charts and publications
BA 4140. Admiralty Pilot NP286(1).
Reporting before arrival
updated Nov 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA is required but without special call.
Flags
No special regulations.
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: Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie.
Position: Head of Maritime Shipping Department.
Address: Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt u. Hydrographie (BSH) Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency Section S42 - Martime Security
Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 78
20359 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: +49 40 3190 7420
Fax: +49 40 3190 5009
Mob: +49 40 3190 7777
Web: http://www.deutsche-flagge.de/
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Jan 2023Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Ludwigshafen Accident Clinic, 7.4km.
Transport
Nearest airport: City Airport Mannheim, 7.9km.
Nearest railway: Ludwigshafen, 2.5km.
Working hours
Normally 0730-1615hrs.
About Ludwigshafen am Rhein
updated Jan 2023Where it is
Ludwigshafen am Rhein is situated on the West bank of the River Rhine near Mannheim, approx 500km from open sea.
The port
The port handles chemical and oil products, aggregates and general cargo.
Traffic
Approx 7,000,000t of cargo and 90,000TEU handled annually.
Questions about Ludwigshafen am Rhein
What are the pilot arrangements at Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
Not available.
What time zone is Ludwigshafen am Rhein in?
Local time at Ludwigshafen am Rhein 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 Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
1000.
Which load line zone is Ludwigshafen am Rhein 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 Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
Port State Control at Ludwigshafen am Rhein: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
The UN/LOCODE of Ludwigshafen am Rhein is DELUH.
Tips from seafarers
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