Vejle

Size limits

LOA 165m, beam 20m, draught 6.8m, airdraught 40m.

Water density

1005-1020.

Load line zone

Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.6m.

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

Approach

A dredged channel approx 2nm in length, 7.0m depth and 30m width leads to the harbour.

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows:

From a position approx 1.25nm W of Holsterhage, (55°42'N 009°40'E), the track leads W for approx 1.5nm from a lightbuoy (port hand) through a channel width of 30m on the bottom and dredged to a maintained depth of 7.0m, marked by buoys (port hand) on its S side, 15m outside the edge of the channel.

Vejle Havn Leading Lights: Front light (orange triangle, point up on a grey framework tower, 19m in height), (55°42.4'N 009°33.0'E).

Rear light (orange triangle, point down on a grey framework tower, 25m in height), 340m WNW.

The alignment (288°) of these lights leads WNW for approx 1.2nm from a lightbuoy (port hand) at the E end of this leg, through the dredged channel, passing under the road bridge to the harbour entrance. There is a swinging basin on the N side of the principal basin, with a depth of 6.0m, which can accommodate a vessel of 170m in length.

Anchorages

Anchorage is located in the entrance to Vejle Fjord. The ground is sand and/or stones.

Restrictions

There is a road bridge which spans the fjord approx 0.5nm E of the harbour entrance, with a vertical clearance of 40m.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 930, 3465; Danish 157. 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.

Communications

Coast radio station for ETA messages, "Lyngby Radio".

VHF: Lillebaelt Pilots & Pilot vessel: Ch 16, 12, 18, 71.

Port Authorities: Ch 16, 12.

Tugs: Ch 16, 12.

Tel: +45 7582 0466, Email: [email protected].

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

Documents

Crew List, Crew Effects List and Bonded Stores List in duplicate to be delivered to agent for Customs use.

Ship's Measurement Certificate to be delivered to agent for Harbour Authorities use.

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

There are no Customs and Immigration Authorities on arrival, Customs carry out spot checks, no restrictions apply for crew and passengers.

Flags

All vessels to fly Danish National Flag on arrival.

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

There is no shipyard at Vejle, however minor repairs to hull, engine and electronic equipment are possible directly alongside berths.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, direct from quay connections.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Stores: Delivered by truck direct to alongside vessels, 24 hours notice is required.

Medical

Vejle Hospital, 1.2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Billund Airport located in Billund, 30.8km.

Airport facilities: There are several arrivals and departures per day both international and domestic.

Nearest railway: The main railway to Copenhagen, Frederikshavn and Hamburg is located approx 1km from the port.

Working hours

Mon-Thu, 0700-1500hrs, Fri 0700-1430hrs.

Overtime can be arranged outside normal working hours at overtime rates.

Where it is

Vejle is situated on the E coast of Jutland at the end of Vejle Fjord, approx 190km W of Copenhagen.

The port

The port consists of a single basin fronting the town, handles general cargo, dry bulk and liquid cargo for imports and exports activity.

Traffic

Approx 780,500t of cargo and 350 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Vejle?

Pilotage is not compulsory.

What time zone is Vejle in?

Local time at Vejle 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 Vejle?

The deepest berth listed is at Nordkajen: 6.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Vejle?

1005-1020.

Which load line zone is Vejle in?

Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Vejle?

Port State Control at Vejle: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Vejle?

The UN/LOCODE of Vejle is DKVEJ.

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