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Nordenham
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 90m and 13m beam.
Key data
updated Apr 2020Size limits
LOA 250m, draught 13.1m, beam 43.0m, 96,772DWT
Water density
1005-1012.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range 3.8m, velocity up to 4kts.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordenham Terminal | 13.10 m | 250 m | 3 |
| Blexen Terminal | — | 250 m | 3 |
| Nordenham Smelter | — | 200 m | 1 |
| Petrotank Terminal | — | 144 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2020Approach
Approach and entry is by Die Aussenweser and Die Unterweser.
Traffic schemes and VTS
Vessel Traffic Service systems are established, see Bremerhaven.
Anchorages
Available off "Weserpilot" and for vessels up to LOA 120m in Blexen Roads.
Restrictions
Depth at entrance 11.0m below CD.
Tugs
Tugs available.
Charts and publications
BA 8008. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
VHF: Ch 06 and 16, (Elbe Weser Radio/Pilot station).
Notice of readiness
Tendered upon anchoring or berthing.
Health
On entry, valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate.
Customs and immigration
Customs Allowances: Per crew member 200 cigarettes plus 1 litre of spirits.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by barge.
Medical
Nordenham, 3km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Bremen, 70km.
Nearest railway: Nordenham, 2km.
Working hours
Mon-Fri throughout 24 hours, weekend overtime is available.
About Nordenham
updated Apr 2020Where it is
Nordenham is situated at the mouth of the Weser River, 8km S of Bremerhaven.
The port
Port mainly handles coal, lumber, ore, mineral oils, liquid cargo and general cargo
Traffic
Approx 2,500,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Nordenham
What are the pilot arrangements at Nordenham?
Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 90m and 13m beam.
What time zone is Nordenham in?
Local time at Nordenham 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 Nordenham?
The deepest berth listed is at Nordenham Terminal: 13.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Nordenham?
1005-1012.
Which load line zone is Nordenham in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Nordenham?
Port State Control at Nordenham: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nordenham?
The UN/LOCODE of Nordenham is DENHA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Nordenham say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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