Soby Havn

Size limits

New Harbour: LOA 130m, beam 23m and draught 6.0m.

Ferry Berth: LOA 137m, beam 20m, draught 4.8m.

Tides

Storms from NE can raise water level by up to 1.7m and storms from SW can lower it by the same amount.

Approach

The width of the entrance to the new harbour is 42m, with a depth of 6.5m.

Anchorages

Good anchorage (54°57'N 010°16'E) can be obtained in depths of 13-15m, blue clay, well sheltered from winds between SE and WNW through S.

Charts and publications

BA 2532. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

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

All types of repairs to hull and machinery can be carried out.

Dry docks

There is also a slipway, capacity 150t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Fuel oil available.

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: Available.

Where it is

Soby Havn is located on N coast of Aero Island in the Little Belt.

The port

The port is used by passenger ferries, commercial and fishing vessels. The harbour consists of three basins and three building/drydocks protected by two moles. Small vessels of less than 5,000GT moored at the port. Bigger vessels go to the shipyard.

What are the pilot arrangements at Soby Havn?

The Harbour Master acts as harbour pilot.

What time zone is Soby Havn in?

Local time at Soby Havn is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

Who carries out Port State Control at Soby Havn?

Port State Control at Soby Havn: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Soby Havn?

The UN/LOCODE of Soby Havn is DKSOB.

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