Nakskov

1. Nakskov Pilot boards54°52.0′N 010°55.0′E

Size limits

LOA 200m, beam 30m, draught 5.8m.

Largest Vessel: General Cargo Ship "Symphony Sky", LOA122.5m, Beam 17m, 10,600 DWT, Arrival Draught 4.9m (Max Draught 7.85m).

Water density

1000.

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

Sea level may be lowered by up to 1.0m during SW or W gales and raised by as much as 1.5m during those from NE and E. This is only in extreme cases.

Tidal streams change regularly every 6 hours, and follow the direction of the channel. They are strongest E of Enehoje (54°50'N 011°01'E).

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

Approach

A channel, dredged to a depth of 6.3m, leads from Langelandsbaelt for 4nm to a position close S of Enehoje where it divides into 2 branches. Recommended max draught is 5.8m.

Main Channel: Used by large vessels, leads S of Raso Grund and between Kuddeholm and Barneholm, two islets close W of the entrance to the harbour.

Channel North of Sloto: Narrow and tortuous, with a depth of 5.5m at the W end, increasing to the controlling depth of 6.3m near the E end. Initially the channel leads NNE from a position close S of Enehoje, round Sloto, and rejoins the main channel close W of Kuddeholm.

The channel from the port entrance is 8.5m deep and widens into the harbour where there is a turning area approx 215m wide, measured from the Southern side, 8.5m deep. A shallow area lies close North of this.

Large vessels must notify the port using VHF Ch 16, and arrange a time for arriving or departing for using the ports Access Channel.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Large vessels are required to notify the port, using VHF Ch 16, and arrange a time for arriving or departing when using the port's Access Channel.

Anchorages

Vessels can anchor in the approaches to Nakskov Fjord on the E side of Langelandsbaelt, clear of the shallow water.

Sheltered anchorage for small vessels can be obtained off the NE side of Albuen in Albue Red (54°50'N 010°59'E) in depths from 3.5 to 5.5m, clay and sand overgrown with weed. Winds from W and WNW raise a certain amount of sea, but a well found vessel should be able to ride out a gale in this anchorage.

Anchorage in the harbour is limited to smaller vessels in depths of 5.5m. Local knowledge is advise.

Restrictions

A submarine cable and a pipeline exist across the inner and outer harbour. Cables and pipelines are marked.

Navigation by night can only be carried out safely with the help of searchlights, which can be provided by tug for which 24 hours notice is required. Vessels up to 2,000DWT can enter by day or night.

Speed is restricted to a maximum of 5kts in the channel between a position 0.5nm S of Hellenaes and the entrance to Nakskov Havn.

The Inner Fjord at the E end of the harbour area is designated is protected as a wildlife reserve and entry is subject to numerous regulations.

Tugs

Two tugs of 5t and 2t bollard pull up to 500t hp available. Notice of 24 hours to agent is advised. An ice breaking tug is available.

Charts and publications

BA 2597, 2942. Admiralty Pilot NP18. NP286(2).

US 44069. US Sailing Directions 194 [Baltic Sea (Southern Part)].

ETA and pre-arrival notices

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. Final notice to the ship's agent should be 3 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Lyngby Radio 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

These are for agent, Customs and Immigration.

The agent will bring aboard the 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 Nakskov with 24 hours notice.

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.

Flags

Vessel's own national flag to be flown.

Notices and regulations

Large vessels inward and outward bound must make an announcement on VHF Ch 16 when entering the channel.

The inner part of the Approach Channel has a speed limit of 5kts.

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.

Dry docks

There are 2 drydocks, capacity 20,000t and 30,000t. The largest with a length 191m, beam 27.7m, depth over sill 6.7m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: All bunkering done by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Local hospital in Nakskov, 1.5km. Tel: 112.

Crew change

Hotel, etc, available in Nakskov.

Transport

Nearest airport: Holeby Airport, 30km. Small airfield at Nakskov, 1km, Copenhagen, 160km.

Nearest railway: Nakskov, 1km.

Nearest highway: E27 Motorvejen, 25km.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Thu 0700-1530hrs, Fri 0700-1500hrs. Work outside normal working hours as per agreement.

Where it is

Nakskov is situated on the W coast of Lolland, at the end of Nakskov Fjord.

The port

Nakskov is the largest commercial port on South Sjaelland and Lolland, Falster. The port is sheltered from all directions of wind and is navigable day and night. Facilities are available for dry and break bulk cargoes, Ro-Ro passenger and car ferries and some liquid cargoes. The port's economy is already benefitting from the offshore wind farm industry and from forthcoming large construction projects in the area which will require construction at sea. Work is due to start on the new Storstroms Bridge and a 4km long tunnel below the waters of the Fehmarn connecting Germany to Denmark.

Traffic

Approx 639 vessels and 437,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Nakskov?

The pilot boards at Nakskov, 54°52.0′N 010°55.0′E.

What time zone is Nakskov in?

Local time at Nakskov 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 Nakskov?

1000.

Which load line zone is Nakskov 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 Nakskov?

Port State Control at Nakskov: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nakskov?

The UN/LOCODE of Nakskov is DKNAK.

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