Skagen

1. Skagen 1 indgående Pilot boards57°47.0′N 010°46.0′E
2. Skagen 2 hårdt vejr Pilot boards57°44.0′N 010°46.0′E
3. Skagen 4 Skibe til Ålbækbugt Pilot boards57°44.0′N 010°52.0′E
4. Skagen havn Pilot boards57°42.7′N 010°38.8′E

Size limits

The max permitted height of a vessel using Vestre Bassin is 27m.

Largest vessel handled: "MS Brilliance of the Seas" passenger vessel. 10,759DWT, LOA292m, Beam 30.8m, Draught 8.5m. The new facilities can now take vessels up to LOA400m.

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

Range 0.30m.

W winds can raise the water level by 1.4m; E winds lower it by 0.9m.

Winds between W and SSW can give NE current; winds between N and SSE can give SW current. Prevailing current is NE across the harbour entrance, maximum rate 2kts.

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

Approach

Leading Lights: Font light (mast) (57°43.1'N 010°35.5'E) on W inner mole; Rear light (metal framework tower) (262m further NNW) on Gamle Pier.

From a position about 1nm SE of the front light, the alignment, 334.5°, of the lights leads through the harbour entrance, passing SSW of a sandbank, least depth 2.5m, then between the breakwater heads, each marked by lights (green or red tower, height 7m).

Anchorages

Vessels can anchor off the harbour entrance.

Restrictions

Speed limit in the harbour is restricted to 3kts.

Depth at entrance 9.0m.

Tugs

There are 2 tugs available, 1x700hp and 1x300hp.

Charts and publications

BA 2107, Dan 101. 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. The General Questionnaire and Crew List are required to be sent to the PFSO prior to arrival: Email: [email protected] or Fax: +45 98450338.

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: Pilot station: Ch 16, 12 and 13.

Harbour Control: Ch 16, 09, 12 and 13.

Tugs: Ch 16, 12 and 13.

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

Traffic regulations: Vessels leaving harbour must give way to vessels entering. Fishing is prohibited within 700m of the entrance to the harbour, so as not to impede vessels entering or leaving.

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

Ship repairs are possible for vessels up to 3,000DWT and LOA 80m. A slipway is available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Skagen Medical Centre, 2.4km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sindal Airport located at Taagholtvej, 44.3km and Aalborg Airport located at Norresundgy, 107km, Sindal, 45km.

Nearest railway: Skagen.

Working hours

Mon-Fri, 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

Skagen is situated at the northernmost point of the Danish mainland.

The port

Skagen is primarily a fishing port with associated industries but has recently undergone a substantial programme of expansion which is attracting more cruise liners and larger cargo vessels. Vessels up to 400m can now enter the port and a new 600m long pier has been built. The port is open all year.

Traffic

Approx 360,000t of cargo, 500 vessels and 10,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Skagen?

The pilot boards at Skagen 1 indgående, 57°47.0′N 010°46.0′E. Skagen has 4 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Skagen in?

Local time at Skagen 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 Skagen?

1025.

Which load line zone is Skagen 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 Skagen?

Port State Control at Skagen: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Skagen?

The UN/LOCODE of Skagen is DKSKA.

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