Thisted

Size limits

Draught 3.9m

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

Nil.

Water levels can be increased by up to 1.5m by SW gales and reduced by 1.0m by ENE gales.

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

Approach

Two breakwaters enclose the outer harbour, the eastern breakwater is 200m in length, the western breakwater is 91m in length.

The outer harbour entrance depth is 6.0m, width 35m. The fish harbour depth is 2.0m at the entrance and leads off the Outer Harbour.

The inner harbour entrance width is 55m. The turning basin in the outer harbour has a depth of 5.3m.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available off the harbour, in depths of approx 10m.

Tugs

Not available but a harbour launch can assist with berthing.

Charts and publications

BA 426. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be sent 24 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 12, 13 and 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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Oil is supplied at the Annex by road tanker.

Medical

Hospital in Strandparken, 30km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Aalborg Airport, 86km.

Nearest railway: Aalborg, 94km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1200hrs and 1230-1600hrs.

Where it is

Thisted is situated at Limfjord, on the N coast of Thisted Bredning, 96km from Thyboron.

The port

The port mainly handles general cargo and dry bulk.

What are the pilot arrangements at Thisted?

Pilots from Logstor and Thyboron serve the harbour.

What time zone is Thisted in?

Local time at Thisted 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 Thisted?

Brackish.

Which load line zone is Thisted 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 Thisted?

Port State Control at Thisted: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Thisted?

The UN/LOCODE of Thisted is DKTED.

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