Neustadt

Size limits

LOA 120m, beam 20m, draught 5.5m.

Water density

500.

Load line zone

Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Nil. Currents vary according to wind direction.

Approach

A narrow (40-80m width) natural channel, buoyed and lighted, leads to the harbour, least depth 6.0m MWL. No tidal variations. Storms from NNE or from SSW can raise or lower level up to +/-1.6m. The northern limits to the port are formed by a low bridge.

Directions for entering harbour:

Neustadt Leading Lights: Front light (white triangle, point up, red border, on white mast, 10m in height) (54°05.8'N 010°48.7'E).

Rear light (white triangle, point down, red border, on white mast, 15m in height) (110m further N).

The alignment (347.75°) of these synchronised lights, situated on the W side of the harbour, leads N from the vicinity of Neustadt Lightbuoy (safe water), moored on the 10.0m depth contour approx 2nm from the harbour entrance, through a channel, min width 40m, marked by pairs of buoys (lateral), passing (positioned from the front light): W of a 3.6m shoal (0.42nm SSE) at the W extremity of Berg, the coastal bank on the E side of the entrance, and E of a 4.9m shoal (0.37nm S), at the E extremity of Steinberg, the coastal bank on the W side of the entrance.

Seeburg Leading Lights: Front light (white triangle, point up, red border, on white mast, 10m in height) (54°06.0'N 010°49.0'E).

Rear light (white triangle, point down, red border, on white mast, 15m in height) (50m further NNE).

The alignment (020.5°) of these synchronised lights leads NNE for approx 0.22nm into the harbour from a position approx 0.15nm SSW of the harbour entrance, at the junction with the channel leading NW to Neustadt Wiek.

Neustadt Wiek Leading Lights: Front light (white triangle, point up, red border on white mast, 10m in height) (54°05.9'N 010°48.0'E).

Rear light (white triangle, point down, red border on white mast, 14m in height) (60m further NW).

The alignment (304°) of these synchronised lights leads NW for approx 0.3nm through a channel, marked by pairs of buoys (lateral) to the entrance of the large yacht harbour on its SW side, opposite the jetties on the N shore.

Useful marks: Pelzerhaken Light Tower (54°05.0'N 010°52.0'E) and grey tower (0.5nm NE).

Radio mast (61m high) (red lights) (54°06.1'N 010°48.3'E) and two other radio masts (red lights) (approx 0.15nm S).

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Situated to the W of line of leading lights and Buoy Neustadt in the direction of the port, in depths of 5.0-7.0m. The holding ground consists of sand and stones.

Restrictions

Speed is limited to a max of 5.4kts in the harbour N of Buoys No 5-6, moored close S of the harbour entrance.

Turning Basin: Vessels exceeding LOA 52m have to turn around in the Naval port and then reverse about 500m to the berth, or reverse to the Naval port when leaving the port. For details of restrictions and for permission, contact Wasserschiffahrtsamt - Lubeck, Trave-Traffic, VHF Ch 13.

Tugs

Not compulsory. Tugs of 300-1,200hp capacity can be ordered with 3 hours notice.

Charts and publications

BA 2117. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

Communications

Radio: Lubeck Radio which operates throughout 24 hours is recommended for passing messages at long range.

Harbour Master VHF: Ch 11, callsign "Neustadt Port".

Tel: +49 4561 511 0510, Fax +49 4561 5110602.

Naval Port: Ch 14. Coastguard - Neustadt D/N: Ch 16.

Pilot VHF: Ch 13. Tel: +49 4502 847 5511, Fax: +49 4502 847 5527.

Health

Pratique can be applied for by radio on vessel's arrival at roads. Contact Harbour Master on Ch 11. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed by arrangement.

Customs and immigration

The customs allowances for officers and crew are 1 litre of spirits and 200 cigarettes for 3 days. There are severe penalties for non-compliance.

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

Repairs

Available. Two boatyards with slipways for yachts, workshops and electronic repairs available. Yacht crane of 10t capacity available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths.

Bunkering: All grades bunkers available by road tanker/barge.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Neustadt Hospital (Frau Katharina Domeland), 3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Lubeck-Blankensee, 40km.

Nearest railway: Neustadt (Holst), 1km.

Where it is

Neustadt is located on the Lubeck Bay, on the N shore of Neustadter Bucht and leads to a lake.

The port

The port handles general cargo for imports and exports activity by small vessels, it is also handles passenger by cruise and ferry.

What are the pilot arrangements at Neustadt?

Compulsory for vessels over LOA 90m, beam 13.5m or draught over 4.5m, must take an Ortskundigen pilot.

What time zone is Neustadt in?

Local time at Neustadt 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 Neustadt?

500.

Which load line zone is Neustadt in?

Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Neustadt?

Port State Control at Neustadt: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Neustadt?

The UN/LOCODE of Neustadt is DENHO.

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