PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Rodbyhavn
Pilot
updated May 2010- Rødby Havn Pilot boards54°37.6′N 011°18.2′E
Pilotage is not required, however local assistance is available.
Key data
updated Jun 2016Size limits
LOA 80m, draught 4.5m.
Water density
1010.
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
Abnormal water levels: Storms from between N and NE can raise water level by up to 2.0m; storms from between SW and WNW can lower it by up to 1.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbyhavn Trafikhavn | — | — | 1 |
| Rodbyhavn Trafikhavn | — | — | 1 |
| Rodbyhavn Trafikhavn | — | — | 1 |
| Roadbyhavn Ferry Terminal | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2016Approach
The directions are as follows:
Leading Lights: Front Light (Iso R 4s) (red triangle, point up, on red framework tower, (54°39.2'N 011°21.1'E). Rear Light (Iso R 2s) (white triangle, point down, on grey framework tower).
The alignment of the lights leads NE from a position about 4nm SSW of Rodby Church (54°42.0'N 011°23.0'E) in the vicinity of Rodbyhavn Approach Lightbuoy (safe water), moored 1.25nm SW of harbour entrance, through the dredged channel approx 1nm in length, marked by two pairs of lightbuoys (lateral). The track, which passes close SE of a rock, least depth 5.3m over it, about 0.75nm W of the outermost lightbuoy (port hand), leads through the middle of the harbour entrance, marked at the breakwater heads by lights (red and green framework towers, 5.0m in height).
Anchorages
Anchorage is located 2.0nm E of the Approach Buoy.
Anchoring is prohibited, owing to the existence of cables, in an area extending 3nm offshore in the vicinity of Brundrag.
Restrictions
Ferries belonging to "Scandlines" have priority over all other vessels.
Tugs
None.
Charts and publications
BA 2942, 3625. Danish 186. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Should be sent to agent or Port Captain as soon as possible. Call "Roedby Ferry" on VHF Ch 74 before 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: Ch 16 and 74. Calling and working channel, Ch 74.
Notice of readiness
NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.
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.
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: 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
About Rodbyhavn
updated Jun 2016Where it is
Rodbyhavn is situated on the SW coast of the Isle of Lolland, adjacent to the Femer Belt.
The port
Cargos handled consist of bulk grain, gravel and oil. There are also berths for passenger vessels.
Questions about Rodbyhavn
Where does the pilot board at Rodbyhavn?
The pilot boards at Rødby Havn, 54°37.6′N 011°18.2′E.
What time zone is Rodbyhavn in?
Local time at Rodbyhavn 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 Rodbyhavn?
1010.
Which load line zone is Rodbyhavn 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 Rodbyhavn?
Port State Control at Rodbyhavn: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rodbyhavn?
The UN/LOCODE of Rodbyhavn is DKROD.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Rodbyhavn 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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