Ronne

1. Rønne Pilot boards55°05.0′N 014°38.5′E

Size limits

LOA 196.35m, beam 30.5m, draught 8.4m, 13,500DWT

Water density

1005.

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

None. In exceptional circumstances W winds may lower the water level by up to 1.0m and winds from E or N may raise it by up to 1.2m.

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

Approach

The port is approached from the SW on the alignment 064.5° of leading lights and entered between breakwaters through a channel dredged to a depth of 9.0m.

Caution: Care should be taken to remain within the dredged channel, to avoid Trindelen, a rocky shoal patch on the N side of the channel close W of the inner breakwater.

Anchorages

A vessel may obtain anchorage anywhere off the W coast of Bornholm between Hasle (55°11'N 014°48'E) and Hammeren, 6nm N, in depths of 20-30m, with offshore winds.

Should the wind shift to the W a vessel must proceed to sea.

Vessels anchoring further S on this coast are liable to lose their anchors on account of the uneven rocky bottom.

Tugs

Two tugs available; 1 x 200hp, 1 x 1,000hp. More powerful tugs can be ordered with prior notice.

Charts and publications

BA 958, 2014. US Publications 194. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised 24 hours prior to arrival. Message should include ETA, special requirements (pilot, tug, boatmen, freshwater), draught, length and GT.

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.

Commercial radio: Ronne Radio, MF and VHF.

VHF: Port Radio: Ch 16, 12, 13. Vessels should contact the harbour 1 hour and then 15 min prior to arrival/departure. During 0001-0600hrs contact should be made 30 min and 15 min prior to arrival/departure. Monitored between 0600-2359hrs.

Harbour Pilots (Dan Pilot): Ch 16, 87. Tel : +45 63 256666. Email: [email protected].

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 Certificates 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.

Notices and regulations

All vessels must keep free passage across their decks to vessels moored alongside.

Vessels must not exceed a speed of 3kts in the harbour.

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. Divers can be arranged.

Dry docks

Slipway of up to 50t available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available along berths.

Bunkering: All major international oil companies are represented.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Bornholms Hospital, 2.1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bornholm Airport located at Ronne, 6.0km.

Airport facilities: One terminal providing domestic connections only. During the summer there are also connections to Germany.

Working hours

Normally 0600-2359hrs. Overtime can be arranged.

Where it is

Ronne is situated on the W coast of the Island of Bornholm, located off the SE coast of Denmark.

The port

The port operates Bornholm's supply port and Denmark easternmost industrial port. The harbour is centrally located in the Baltic Sea. Principal exports of the port are clay, granite, grain and bricks. Imports include oil, coal, iron and timber.

Traffic

Approx 1,400,000t of cargo and 700 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Ronne?

The pilot boards at Rønne, 55°05.0′N 014°38.5′E.

What time zone is Ronne in?

Local time at Ronne 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 Ronne?

The deepest berth listed is at Sydhavnen (South Harbour): 6.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ronne?

1005.

Which load line zone is Ronne 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 Ronne?

Port State Control at Ronne: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ronne?

The UN/LOCODE of Ronne is DKRNN.

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