Skive

Size limits

LOA 99.63m, beam 13.60m, draught 4.0m, 4,135DWT.

Water density

Brackish.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Negligible.

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

Approach

The harbour is approached through Skive Fjord which is entered W of Jelse Odde (56°40'N 009°09'E) and extends nearly 7nm S; dredged channels lead through the inner part of Skive Fjord to the harbour entrance.

There are no lights between Aalborg and Løgstør.

Port limits

Arriving from W side via Thyboron, max draft in Thyborøn canal is 4m - and Pilotage is compulsory through Oddesund-bridge only.

Arriving from E side via Aalborg, max draft in Logstor is 4m and pilotage is compulsory between Aalborg and Logstor when draft exceed 3.1m, and through bridges in Aalborg when vessels length exceed 80m (LOA)

Max airdraft through Sallingsund-bridge is 26m

Anchorages

Anchoring in the dredged channel is prohibited.

Anchoring is suitable anywhere else in Skive Fjord where depth and swinging room permit.

Anchoring is considered dangerous in an area centred about 1nm NW of Ertebolle Hoved (56°48.0'N 009°09.0°E), throughout Lovns Bredning and in an area centred about 1.5nm from the head of Skive Fjord in the approaches to Skive.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 427. Admiralty Pilot NP55, 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.

Harbour Authorities at Skive: Phone (+45) 9915 1272

Danpilot, Limfjorden

Contact

phone: (+45) 6325 6670

VHF: canal 16

E-mail: [email protected]

Oddesund bridge; open: 24 hrs service

Contact

phone: 9787 5055

VHF canal 16

Aggersund bridge; open: sunrise/sunset

Contact

phone: 9822 1052

VHF canal 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.

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.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Skive.

Transport

Nearest airport: Karup, 45nm.

Nearest railway: Skive.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1200hrs and 1300-1615hrs.

Where it is

Skive is situated in the SE part of Limfjord, on the Kattegat coast of Denmark.

The port

The port of Skive consists of three parts. To the north is the marina. In the middle is the rectangular harbor basin of the commercial port and in the south one finds the Yollenhafen.

What are the pilot arrangements at Skive?

Pilotage is provided by Danpilot Limfjorden.

What time zone is Skive in?

Local time at Skive 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 Skive?

The deepest berth listed is at Bulk Cargo Terminal: 4.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Skive?

Brackish.

Which load line zone is Skive in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Skive?

Port State Control at Skive: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Skive?

The UN/LOCODE of Skive is DKSKV.

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