Skaelskor

Size limits

LOA 60m, beam 10m, draught 4.1m.

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

Range 0.4m.

Winds from N can raise water level by up to 1.2m; winds from S can lower it by 0.6m.

Current: The flow is very strong partly due to the shallow inlet N of the town. In settled weather it changes every 6 hours and may attain a rate of 5kts; in unsettled weather the current may continue in the same direction for longer periods.

Approach

A channel leads to the outer harbour with depths alongside of 4.2m. The inner harbour has depths of 3.3m.

Anchorages

A good anchorage for small vessels is located to the N side of Lindeskov Flak (55°15'N 11°13'E) in depths of 7m to 8m, except in winds blowing between SW and NW.

There is good holding at Skaelskor Red (55°16'N 11°13'E) between Lindeskov Flak and Tudsehage in depths of 6m to 7m.

Agerso Sund, Kopen (55°14'N 11°13'E) in 2m to 3m has good holding.

Bogevig (55°14'N 11°12'E) in the bay between Egholm and N part of Agerso, in the area between the deep channel and the steep coastal bank, is suitable for larger vessels as depths are 9m to 11m. Smaller vessels may anchor closer in off the S point of Egholm, in depths of 3m to 4m. The bottom here is softer than elsewhere in Agerso Sund but seas may be higher in SE winds.

Molledyb (55°11'.5N 11°14'.2E) SE of Osterhoved Flak has depths of 5m or less.

Vessels may also anchor, at a safe distance, off the Gulf Oil Pier (55°12'.0N 11°15'.5E) in depths of 20m.

Charts and publications

BA 2583, 938. Admiralty Pilot NP18.

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 is recommended for passing messages. The station works 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

Speed is restricted to a max of 3kts in the harbour area.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

At Slagelse.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kastrup.

Nearest railway: Korsor.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

Skaelskor is located on the W coast of the island of Sjaelland, approx 50nm WSW of Copenhagen.

The port

The port is use as a marina and primarily used for yachts.

The following larger private ports are located in the vicinity: Gulfhavn (refinery with tanker berths) and Stigsnaesvaerkets Havn (coal berth), see separate entries.

What are the pilot arrangements at Skaelskor?

Pilotage is not compulsory but is recommended due to the narrow width of the channel and the strength of the current.

What time zone is Skaelskor in?

Local time at Skaelskor 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 Skaelskor?

1010.

Which load line zone is Skaelskor 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 Skaelskor?

Port State Control at Skaelskor: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Skaelskor?

The UN/LOCODE of Skaelskor is DKSSK.

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