Middelfart

Size limits

LOA 100m, draught 5.3m

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

Tidal range is about 0.3m. Gales from E to NE may raise the water level by up to 1.5m and gales from W to SW may lower it by as much as 1.2m.

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

Approach

Old harbour: If approaching from W, the track leads close to the shore bank, marked by a buoy (E cardinal) about 180m W of the entrance, so that the inner side of the mole is visible. If approaching from N against a N going current, the track should follow a wide sweep to approach the harbour entrance from W.

New harbour: Should also be approached from W.

Anchorages

Good anchorage is available in the roadstead off the port.

Charts and publications

BA 900, Admiralty Pilot NP18, 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: Pilot station: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +45 64 41 11 09, throughout 24 hours.

Harbour authorities: 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.

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

Repairs are available from Fredericia Shipyard. There is a slip with a capacity of 100t available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available

Medical

There is a local hospital.

Working hours

Mon-Thu 0700-1530hrs, Fri 0700-1500hrs. Overtime can be arranged.

Where it is

Middelfart is situated on the S side of Snaevringen abreast Lyngs Odde.

The port

The port is operated by Associated Danish Ports A/S (ADP) and consists of two quays that handle a variety of cargoes.

Traffic

Approx 150 vessels visit the port annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Middelfart?

Pilotage is not compulsory, but is advised for vessels without local knowledge.

What time zone is Middelfart in?

Local time at Middelfart 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 Middelfart?

The deepest berth listed is at General Cargo Terminal: 5.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Middelfart 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 Middelfart?

Port State Control at Middelfart: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Middelfart?

The UN/LOCODE of Middelfart is DKMID.

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