Svendborg

1. Lehnskov Pilot boards55°01.3′N 010°31.0′E

Size limits

Max draught 5.8m and 5,500DWT

Water density

1016.

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

There is normally a regular tide, changing every 6 hours, range 0.4m.

The current runs E and W at rates of 2-3kts, but is greatly influenced by the wind and can, during unsettled weather, attain rates of up to 6kts.

Gales from the NW will cause a W going current and lower the sea level by up to 1.2m, and with gales from the E, the current will set E and the sea level will raise by up to approx 1.2m.

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

Approach

Svendborgsund is a narrow tortuous fairway, approx 7nm in length with a depth of 6.9m, between the S shore of Fyn and the NW coast of Taasinge (55°00.0'N 010°36.0'E) and Thuro (55°03.0'N 010°40.0'E). The channel passes between, steep banks on both sides, and is well marked by buoys and leading lights. It can be entered either from the E at Thuroe Rev or from the W at Lehnskov.

Vessels transiting the sound should pay attention to the fact that the side marking changes at Svendborg.

The directions from the W are as follows: From a position 0.4nm S of Lehnskov Pynt (55°02.0'N 010°31.0'E) the track leads ENE in the white sector (058.5°-060.5°) of Saint Jorgens Light for 2.0nm, passing NNW of a detached 5.6m shoal, then NNW of Iholm Vasterron, a bank marked by a buoy (starboard hand), extending SW from Iholm, an islet, 5m in height. Then NNW of Iholm Flak), close NW of Iholm, marked by a buoy (starboard hand) Then Tankefuld, Bratten W, Vindebyore and Bratten E Leading Lights mark the fairway as far a the harbour.

The directions from the E are as follows: The E approach to Svendborg Sund presents no difficulty. Bregninge Church in line with Valdermarsslot, bearing approx 273° leads S of Thuro in a least depth of 8.7m, to the alignment of Tasinge Leading Light structures, from where Thuro W, Grasten W, Kristiansminde N, Sudame and Kristiansminde E light structures as detailed below, mark the fairway in that order as far as Svendborg Havn.

Caution: The alignment of Kristiansminde N Leading Light structures pass over the edge of the bank in a depth of less than 5.5m on the W side of the fairway, approx 0.5nm NW of Marodde and also near the bank on the E side, approx 0.5nm S of the front structure, in view of this it is advisable to use a pilot.

Anchorages

Outside the E entrance of Svendborg Sund, there is anchorage between Thuro and Stenodde, the S entrance point of Lunke Bugt, 2nm SE of Valdemarsslot, the depths are from 7-11m, soft bottom. Lunke Bugt is otherwise shoal. Off Stenoddle a buoy moored approx 0.3nm NE of it marks the edge of a rocky reef extending NE from the shore.

Within Svendborg Sund anchorage can be obtained in Eghaven, situated on the coastal bank which extends from the W side of Staerodde, in a position approx 0.3nm NE of Tasinge Front Leading Light structure, also near Troense and on Oreflak, the bank which extends N from Orodde, the NE extremity of Tasinge.

Restrictions

Svendborg Bridge crosses the sound 1nm SW of the harbour, the vertical height is 33m MWL, under the centre 50m of the navigable span. Total navigable width 80m. The N and S piers of the navigable span, Nos 11 and 12 respectively, are protected by sunken caissons, which extend 25m in the direction of the fairway on each side.

Speed is restricted to a maximum of 6-7kts when approaching and negotiating the bridge.

At night, a red light is exhibited on either side of Pier No 11, and a green light on either side of Pier No 12.The sunken caissons are marked similarly. Both piers are floodlit.

Harbour speed is limited to a maximum of 4kts.

Tugs

Sufficient tugs are available for all requirements. No fire fighting tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 2532, Danish No 171. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Port Authorities require 5 days notice, 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 at 48, 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Radio: Lyngby, callsign "OXZ".

VHF: Port: Ch 16; 12, 13, Tel: +45 62 22 06 79, Email: [email protected].

DanPilot (Great Belt), Spodsbjerg pilotage: Ch 16, 12, 13, 14. Tel: +45 62 50 15 35, Email: [email protected].

Tugs: Ch 16; 09, 12.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

Health

Under normal conditions pratique is granted on arrival by boarding Customs Officers.

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

Vessels transiting the sound should note that the side markings change at Svendborg.

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

Svendborg Vaerft AS can undertake all kinds of ship and machinery repairs, class surveys, lengthening, conversions and construction of vessels up to 5,000DWT. Divers available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from quay hydrants, supply rate 20tph.

Bunkering: MGO, MDO, HFO can be supplied by road tanker or bunker barge.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Svendborg, 2km.

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Beldringe, 48km.

Nearest railway: Svendborg.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1530hrs. Overtime on request.

Where it is

The port of Svendborg is located on the S coast of the island of Fyn.

The port

Svendborg harbour, which is formed by a bend in the Sound and Frederikso Island, is divided into 3 basins and used by general, bulk and ferry vessels. The port is open throughout the winter, with the Sound being seldom closed by ice.

Exports of grain and imports of cereals, coal, coke, feeding stuffs, fertilisers, steel and timber are handled.

Traffic

Approx 170,000t of cargo, 80 vessels and 310,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Svendborg?

The pilot boards at Lehnskov, 55°01.3′N 010°31.0′E.

What time zone is Svendborg in?

Local time at Svendborg 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 Svendborg?

The deepest berth listed is at Bulk Terminal: 5.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Svendborg?

1016.

Which load line zone is Svendborg 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 Svendborg?

Port State Control at Svendborg: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Svendborg?

The UN/LOCODE of Svendborg is DKSVE.

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