Marstal

1. Marstal, Rudkøbing Pilot boards54°50.6′N 010°32.9′E

Size limits

LOA 115m, beam 20m, draught 4.5m.

Water density

1025.

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

Water level and currents: Gales, NE-E'ly, up to 1.2m HW, gales SE'-S'ly up to 1.2m LW.

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

Approach

Sea buoy: 54°50.61'N 010°32.97'E.

Marstal can be approached via 3 channels, from NW through Morkedyb, controlling depth 3.0m; from NE, controlling depth 3.6m, through Rudkobing Lob and then WSW and S through a dredged channel and from the S through Marstal Sondre Lob, controlling depth 4.5m, which replaces Klorbyd, the previous channel situated approx 0.5nm E at its S end.

The directions from the NW through Morkedyb are as follows:

The narrow buoyed channel leads SE for approx 4nm through extensive flats lying between Aero and Tasinge to join the NE approach, controlling depth 3.0m.

The directions from the NE through Rudkobing Lob are as follows:

The alignment, 254°, of Marstal Havn North Leading Lights leads WSW from a position approx 2.2nm ENE of Marstal Church, in the vicinity of the buoy (safe water), for approx 1.7nm through the dredged channel, marked by buoys (lateral), passing (positions from Front Light):

SSE of Meyersgrund (1.7nm ENE) and NNW of Manders Grund (1.7nm E), a shoal on the N side of Lango Sand, a flat on which lie the islets of Langholm, Langholmshoved and Lindholm. Then NNW of Hovving Grund (0.8nm E).

From a position at the junction with the NW approach (marked by a buoy N cardinal) Marstal Havn South Leading Lights, alignment 178.8°, leads S for approx 0.7nm through the buoyed channel, passing W of Hovvig Grund and Hvine Grund to the harbour entrance, controlling depth 3.6m.

Approach from S:

The alignment, 319.5°, of these lights leads NW through Marstal Sondre Lob, controlling depth 4.5m, marked by buoys (lateral), from a position close NNW of a buoy (safe water), moored approx 1.2nm SE of the Front Light, passing close NE of Aeroshale, a narrow tongue of land which forms the E extremity of Aero.

From a position approx 0.2nm from the Front Light, the track leads WNW in the white sector (286.5°-290.5°) of Marstal Havn sector light mast, situated on the steel shipyard pier N of the harbour entrance, for approx 0.2nm to the harbour, passing between Hvine Grund and Hestegrund, close S.

Submarine cables:

Submarine cables are laid across the S approaches in the N part of Marstsal and Aerohale (54°51'N 010°32'E) to Ristinge Halve (3.0nm E), Their landings marked by light beacons on both shores.

A power cable is laid across the approach channel approx 0.2nm N of the harbour to Marstal Havn South Channel Rear Leading Light and then to the Front Light.

Cables are laid across the harbour entrance to the breakwater from shore to the S end of the floating dock and across the harbour from the jetty close S of the slip WNW of Kalkovn.

Anchorages

When approaching Marstal Havn from NW or NE, vessels can anchor in the roads N of the alignment of Marstal North Leading Lights (54°52.0'N 010°30.6'E) in depths of 3 to 4m. Further S, an outfall pipe extends 450m ENE from a position 0.5nm NNW of Marstal Church.

When approaching from S, anchorage can be obtained S of the buoy (safe water) (54°50.5'N 010°33.0'E), clear of submarine cables.

Restrictions

Vessels are prohibited from berthing on the E side facings of the shipyards N of the harbour entrance.

The following depth restrictions apply: Channel S into the harbour 4.5m, Commercial Harbour 4.5m, Marina 2.0-3.2m and from N the channel to Marstal has a depth of 3.6m.

Speed is limited to 5kts in the harbour.

Tugs

1 x 750hp tug available and tugs can be requested 24 hour notice.

Charts and publications

BA 2116, Dan 170. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

These are for agent, customs and immigration.

The agent will bring aboard the Master's Declaration and Customs Declaration for the Master to sign.

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, 71, available 24 hours.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

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 can be contacted via Aero, Tel: +45 65 43 72 87, Fax: +45 66 11 92 90.

Notices and regulations

A vessel approaching the port from the S entrance must wait for any vessel leaving the port.

High Speed Ferries operate in the approaches to Marstal, mariners are advised to keep a good lookout.

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

Available, includes engineering works and a floating dock.

Dry docks

There is a floating dock with a capacity of 3,500t, length 115m, 15.5m wide and 4.8m depth over the sill.

A slipway with a capacity of 500t and another slipway with a capacity of 450t available, plus an additional slipway for small vessels.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: A small quantity is available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Funen Aeroskobing Hospital, 13.5km. Medical assistance can be obtained, Tel: + 45 62 53 10 28.

Crew change

Crew change is possible via Marstal pilots.

Transport

Nearest airport: Aero Airport, 4.6km and Odense Airport (International services), 94.6km.

Nearest railway: Svendborg.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1530hrs.

Where it is

Marstal is located on the E coast of Aero in the S of Denmark.

The port

The harbour is owned by the town municipality. A regular ferry service operates from Marstal to Rudkobing.

Where does the pilot board at Marstal?

The pilot boards at Marstal, Rudkøbing, 54°50.6′N 010°32.9′E.

What time zone is Marstal in?

Local time at Marstal 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 Marstal?

1025.

Which load line zone is Marstal 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 Marstal?

Port State Control at Marstal: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Marstal?

The UN/LOCODE of Marstal is DKMRS.

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