Rudkobing

1. Thurø Rev Pilot boards55°01.0′N 010°44.0′E

Size limits

Draught 5.0m.

Water density

1025.

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

Nil.

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

Approach

The directions are as follows:

North Approach: Navigation through the channel from the N, width 30m at the bottom, should be made at a suitable distance from the buoys, which are moored 34m apart. The harbour approach is made with the assistance of four sets of leading lights, as follows:

Sio N Leading Lights: On the alignment (205.5°) of these lights leads SSW from the vicinity of the buoy (safe water), moored 1.75nm W of Naeshoved, 54°59'N 010°46'E to enter the buoyed channel 0.3nm farther SSW

Rudkobing NE Leading Lights: On the alignment (167.5°) of these lights leads SSE from a buoy (E Cardinal) and a lightbuoy (port hand) at the first bend of the channel for approx 0.6nm.

Rudkobing Havn Leading Lights: On the alignment (188.75°) of these lights leads S from a buoy (W cardinal) and a lightbuoy (starboard hand) at the second bend of the channel for approx 1nm, when the track leads through the navigable span of Langelandsbroen.

Rudkobing W Leading Lights: On the alignment 198.5° of these lights leads SSW from a position 0.3nm S of the bridge, marked by a pair of buoys (E Cardinal and port hand), for approx 0.15nm to the harbour entrance.

South approach: The harbour approach is made with the assistance of two sets of leading lights, as follows:

Sio S Leading Lights: On the alignment (033°) of these lights leads NNE from the vicinity of the lightbuoy (safe water), moored approx 2.5nm SW of Rudkobing Church, 54°56.2'N 010°42.7'E, through the dredged channel, marked by buoys (starboard hand) on its W side, passing ESE of Sondre Saelgrund, (2nm WSW), the SE extremity of Tasinge Grund, the extensive bank lying S and SE of Tasinge.

Rudkobing Havn S Leading Lights: On the alignment (053.75°) of these lights leads NE through the channel, marked on its W side by a lightbuoy (starboard hand) at the first bend and then by buoys (lateral) to the harbour.

From a position approx 0.25nm from the Front Leading Light, marked on its W side by a lightbuoy (starboard hand), the track continues NE on the NW side of the leading line through the buoyed channel to the harbour entrance.

Trafikhavn, the main part of the harbour is entered between 2 moles and is divided into 2 basins by a third mole extending NW from the head of the harbour, depths are from 3.5-5.0m.

Fiskerhavn, situated close NE of Trafikhavn with depths from 2.5-3.1m is approached through a short channel, dredged to a depth of 3.0m, leading SE from Rudkobing Lob.

Anchorages

There is anchorage available for small vessels, situated at 54°56'N 010°43'E.

Restrictions

Langelandsbroen, 54°57'N 010°43'E is a fixed road bridge which spans Rudkobing Lob between the SE extremity of Sio and Langeland shore 0.5nm NE of Rudkobing Havn. The vertical clearance is 26m at mean water level. The navigable width is 80m, between supporting piers Nos 11 and 12, reckoned from Sio, marked by daymarks and synchronised flashing lights (lateral) exhibited at an elevation of 3.5m on pillars Nos 11 and 12. A fog signal is sounded from the N side of No 11 pillar.

Tugs

Tugs are available if required.

Charts and publications

BA 2597; Dan 170, 171. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

There is no demand for an ETA by Port Authorities. ETA messages should be passed to the ship's agent who will relay it to relevant parties (port, stevedores, work gangs, etc). Pilot requires ETA at boarding point 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to 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, 12, 09.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

Documents

These are for agent, Customs and Immigration.

The agent will bring aboard the Master's Declaration and Customs Declaration for the Master to sign.

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.

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

There is an engineering workshop and a slip with a capacity of 100t available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Bunkers are available.

Medical

Odende Universitetshospital is approximately 20km from the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sonderborg Airport is approximately 230km from the port.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

Rudkobing is the main port of Langeland Island, at the southern end of the Great Belt.

The port

The port is principally used by coasters, yachts, small fishing vessels and ferries to Marstal (Aeroe Island) and Strynoe.

The cargo handled mainly consists of grain, fertilisers and general cargo.

Traffic

Approx 70,000t of cargo and 4,000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Rudkobing?

The pilot boards at Thurø Rev, 55°01.0′N 010°44.0′E.

What time zone is Rudkobing in?

Local time at Rudkobing 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 Rudkobing?

1025.

Which load line zone is Rudkobing 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 Rudkobing?

Port State Control at Rudkobing: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rudkobing?

The UN/LOCODE of Rudkobing is DKRKB.

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