PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Sakskoebing
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 100NT proceeding between Oreby, 54°50'N 011°35'E and Sakskboeing.
Pilots, which must be ordered in advance from Bandholm, board vessels either off Vesterby Havn, 55°56.2'N 011°22.4'E, or in a position approx 5nm W of Vejro Light, 55°02'N 011°22'E.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 80m, beam 12.0m, draught 3.8m.
Largest vessel handled: "Elka Theresa", discharging molasses.
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.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The harbour is approached through Oreby Rende, a dredged channel leading from the outer end of Bandholm Rende, marked by leading marks, buoys (lateral) and pairs of channel marks at short intervals to the harbour.
Anchorages
Anchorage is available SE of Lindholm, 8nm from the port.
Anchorage is prohibited in the proximity of the dredged channel, except in an emergency.
Restrictions
Daytime sailing only is permitted.
Charts and publications
BA 2118. Admiralty Pilot NP18.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels should notify Krisax of ETA 6 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
Lyngby Radio (the only coast radio station in Denmark) is recommended for passing messages. The station operates throughout 24 hours.
Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: Ch 16.
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.
Notices and regulations
The max speed is restricted to 4kts for vessels of 30GT and above and 6kts for vessels of less than 30GT.
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
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
There are minor repair facilities available, the slipway has a capacity of 40t.
Dry docks
There is a drydock available, with a capacity of 1,200t.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Bunkers are available.
Medical
Nearest hospital is Central Sygehuset in Nyobing Falster. Dentist and opticians available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Kastrup Copenhagen, 125km.
Airport facilities: Domestic and international connections.
Working hours
Normally 0700-1600hrs. Overtime is by arrangement.
About Sakskoebing
updated Jul 2014Where it is
Sakskoebing is situated at the head of Sakskobing Fjord, on the N coast of Lolland, at the southern end of the Great Belt.
The port
The harbour is approx 360m in length with a max width of approx 90m.
Traffic
Approx 20 vessels and 32,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Sakskoebing
What are the pilot arrangements at Sakskoebing?
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 100NT proceeding between Oreby, 54°50'N 011°35'E and Sakskboeing.
What time zone is Sakskoebing in?
Local time at Sakskoebing 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 Sakskoebing?
1025.
Which load line zone is Sakskoebing 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 Sakskoebing?
Port State Control at Sakskoebing: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sakskoebing?
The UN/LOCODE of Sakskoebing is DKSAX.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Sakskoebing 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.