Naestved

Size limits

LOA 120m, beam 13m, draught 5.6m.

Water density

1005.

Tides

Range 0.3m. In settled weather the stream changes every 6.5 hours and may, in the lower part of the channel, attain rates of 4-5kts. Strong SE winds may lower the water level by up to 0.6m and gales from the NW may raise it by approx 1.2m.

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

Approach

An artificial channel dredged to a depth of 6.0m over a bottom width of max 20m, min 16m, marked by spar buoys, perches and leading beacons, leads from the entrance at Karrebaeksminde to the harbour.

The alignment (043°) of leading beacons leads NE from a position about 0.2nm ENE of Karrebaeksmindebroen for approx 1.8nm.

The alignment (244°) astern of a beacon (black, red and white diamond topmark) (55°12.1'N 011°41.4'E) and Karrebaek Windmill (1.3nm WSW), leads ENE for approx 0.9nm to the canal entrance.

The swinging basin can handle vessels with max LOA 119m.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available 1.5nm SW of Karrebaeksminde Light in depths of 8.0-11m. Good holding ground, but exposed to strong winds from the SW.

Restrictions

A bascule road bridge spans the canal 650m above the moleheads. The navigable width of the passage is 22m and there is a navigable free side height of 20m when the opening is raised.

A power cable with headroom of 33m spans the canal 1.5nm below Naestved Harbour (55°12'.8N 11°43'.7E).

A roadbridge 1.3nm below Naestved Harbour is co-ordinated by the Karresbaeksminde Bridge.

Gas pipelines run across the canal approx 0.5nm and 1.25nm SW of Naestved.

Submarine cables lay across the canal in several places and are marked by notice boards on both sides.

Tugs

The port operates an ice breaking tug of 350hp. Tugs are recommended for vessels over 1800DWT, 5.0m draught and/or length of more than 100m. Some exceptions can be made by the Harbour Master in accordance with vessel's draught, beam and length.

Charts and publications

Danish 160 and 164, BA 2583, Admiralty Pilot NP18.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETA to agent as early as possible.

The Harbour Office must be notified immediately of any changes to the ETA.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16 and 12.

Tel: +45 55 785182, Fax: +45 55 785183.

Email: [email protected]. Web: http//:www.naestvedport.dk

Harbour Office: Tel: +45 55 886490.

Danports Pilot: Tel: +45 62 501535.

Tugs: via Harbour Office, Tel: +45 55 886490.

Karrebaeksminde Bridge and Swing Bridge: Tel: +45 55 442045.

Lyngby Radio "OXZ" (the only coast radio station in Denmark) is recommended for passing messages. The station works throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

Documents

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

Health

Pratique is usually granted on arrival of boarding Customs officers. 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

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

Regulations for narrow channels in Danish waters are in force with certain exceptions as stated in a Government Notice of May 30, 1980 which includes a speed limit of 6kts in the buoyed channel and prescribes that a vessel proceeding against the stream must give way to a vessel proceeding with the stream.

Vessels may only use the harbour during the time between half an hour before sunrise (not before 0500 hrs) and half an hour after sunset (no later than 2100 hrs).

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

Facilities are available for minor repairs only. There is an engineering workshop.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Naestved, 600m.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kastrup International Airport, 100km.

Nearest railway: Naestved, 1km.

Working hours

Normally 0700 -1530hrs. Overtime can be worked Saturdays and Sundays as required.

Where it is

Naestved is located on the SW coast of the island of Sjaelland, at the head of the canal in the NE corner of Karrebaek Fjord, approx 40nm SW of Copenhagen.

The port

Naestved is a medium sized commercial and industrial harbour. The port is usually open throughout the year.

Exports handled include feed stuff and grain, imports include cement, cellulose, coal, fertilisers, general cargo, kaolin, timber and wood pulp.

Traffic

Approx 271,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Naestved?

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of LOA 55m and over proceeding through the dredged channels between Karrebaeksminde and Naestved.

What time zone is Naestved in?

Local time at Naestved 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 Naestved?

The deepest berth listed is at Naestved Harbour Terminal: 5.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Naestved?

1005.

Who carries out Port State Control at Naestved?

Port State Control at Naestved: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Naestved?

The UN/LOCODE of Naestved is DKNVD.

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