Rostock

1. Rostock boarding, drafts 6.5m and less Pilot boards54°12.4′N 012°03.9′E
2. Rostock boarding, drafts over 11.58m Pilot boards54°17.0′N 012°00.0′E
3. Rostock boarding, drafts over 6.5m Pilot boards54°14.5′N 012°02.3′E

Size limits

LOA 330m, beam 48.018m, draught 13m, 117,099DWT.

Water density

1,006-1,009kg/m³

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Tide is imperceptible, but strong winds from S'ly directions may lower and gales from N directions may raise the water level by up to +/- 1.5m.

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

Approach

Warnemunde Hafen is entered through a dredged channel, 3nm in length, 14.5m depth, marked by leading lights and lightbuoys. Inside the outer E and W breakwaters, the channel continues SSE for about 2nm through Seekanal to Rostock-Uberseehafen, then it follows the river through Die Unterwarnow for about 4nm via a channel, marked throughout by lightbuoys and light beacons to Rostock-Stadthafen.

Anchorages

The anchorages, bottom mud and sand, are located in the roads, 4nm to 6nm NW of Warnemunde, they are unsheltered from W, N and NE winds.

Restrictions

No obstacles, no locks, bridges, normally no restrictions for entering at night.

Speed restrictions from the harbour entrance between the breakwater heads to Muhlendamm Lock is 6.6kts. Elsewhere in the harbour it is 8kts.

Vessels exceeding LOA 230m and or beam 36m and or draught 12.0m are requested to obtain permission from Waterway and Shipping Board.

Tugs

Tugs available up to approximately 40t bollard pull.

Towage is compulsory as follows:

Old City Port, Fishery Port, MAB, Musing Kai and Megeb:

Vessels from LOA 90m require 1 tug.

Vessels from LOA 140m require 2 tugs.

Warnemunde, Chemical Harbour, Uberseehafen:

Vessels from LOA 110m require 1 tug.

Vessels from LOA 160m require 2 tugs.

Vessels from LOA 200m require 3 tugs.

Oilharbour, Chemical Harbour:

Vessels from LOA 100m require 1 tug.

Vessels from LOA 145m require 2 tugs inbound and 1 tug outbound.

Vessels from LOA 160m require 2 tugs.

Vessels from LOA 185m require 3 tugs inbound and 2 tugs outbound.

Vessels from LOA 200m require 3 tugs.

Mooring

Mooring service is compulsory, contact agent.

Charts and publications

DE1672, DE1671. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETD should be reported 3 hours before leaving port/berth. For departures between 1900-0700hrs, the request for pilots should be sent before 1700hrs.

Communications

VTS Centre:

VHF: Ch 73, call "Warnemunder Traffic"

Tel: +49 381 206 71 841

Fax: +49 381 206 71 845

Email: [email protected]

Pilot:

Pilots Association " WIROST"

CHF: Ch 14, call "Warnemunde Pilot"

Tel: +49 381 2060 350

Fax: +49 381 2060 351

Email: [email protected]

Internet: https://www.wismar-rostock-stralsund-pilots.de/en_index.html

Duty Pilot:

VHF: Ch 14, call "Warnemunde Pilot"

Tel: +49 381 2060 350

Fax: +49 381 2060 351

Email: [email protected]

Port Authority:

VHF: Ch 10, call "Rostock Habour"

Port Operation at Fishery Port:

VHF: Ch 13, call "Marienehe Port"

Notices and regulations

Approaching vessels must sound a warning signal of one long blast on the siren at least 0.1nm before the ferry crossing, and must keep a distance of 100m from the ferries.

When ferries display a black ball by day, or a red light by night, entry and departure of vessels from Neuer Strom and Alter Strom is prohibited.

The turning area off the entrance to Shipyard Harbour is to be avoided when ferries display traffic signals.

Mooring of craft at the dolphins on the E bank of Seekanal is only permitted with the agreement of the Port Authority. Double berthing is prohibited in Neuer Strom and alongside Passenger Quay.

Anchoring is prohibited in the vicinity of the many submarine cables and within 10m of Berths 54, 55, 66 and 67 on Pier I Rostock-Uberseehafen and at Berth 61 farther S.

Dangerous cargo: Handled within the port area according to the customs of the port and other national regulations. Prior notice to the Port Authority is required for vessels carrying IMO Class 1 cargo.

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

Repairs and divers available. All important ship repairs can be undertaken in the ship yards or in the port.

Dry docks

A self propelled floating crane of 100t lifting capacity operates in the estuary.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available ex wharf. Contact agent.

Bunkering: Most grades of bunker oil available in Anchorage No 2 or via truck/barge in the harbour. STS LNG bunkering available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

All medical facilities available in Rostock, approx 10km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Rostock-Laage, 40km; Hamburg, 180km; Berlin, 250km.

Nearest railway: Rostock, 10km, direct connection.

The port is linked to the general road system. There are extensive ferry services to Baltic ports including Gedser, Trelleborg and Helsinki.

Working hours

Mon-Fri, 1st shift 0530-1330hrs (meal 1000-1030hrs), 2nd shift 1330-2130hrs (meal 1800-1830hrs). Overtime possible on special request against extra payment 2130-0530hrs (meal 0200-0230hrs).

Sat, 0530-1330hrs.

Overtime possible 1330hrs Sat to 0530hrs Mon on special request against extra payment.

Sun and Holidays: Overtime possible on special request against extra payment, 1st shift 0530-1130hrs (meal 0830-0900hrs), 2nd shift 1130-1730hrs (meal 1430-1500hrs), 3rd shift 1730-2330hrs (meal 2030-2100hrs), 4th shift 2330-0530hrs (meal 0230-0300hrs).

Days before New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Labour Day, Whit Sunday and Christmas are worked 0530-1130hrs (meal 0830-0900hrs).

Overtime to be arranged well in advance.

Where it is

The port of Rostock is situated in the W of the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the River Warnow, 80km E of Lubeck.

The port

The port mainly handles break bulk, dry bulk, liquid cargo, freight, Ro-Ro, passengers and LPG .

Traffic

Approx 31,000,000t of cargo, 8,000 vessels and 2,600,000 passengers are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Rostock?

The pilot boards at Rostock boarding, drafts 6.5m and less, 54°12.4′N 012°03.9′E. Rostock has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Rostock in?

Local time at Rostock 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 Rostock?

The deepest berth listed is at Bulk Terminal (Pier lV): 13.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Rostock?

1,006-1,009kg/m³

Which load line zone is Rostock in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Rostock?

Port State Control at Rostock: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rostock?

The UN/LOCODE of Rostock is DERSK.

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