Wismar

1. Timmendorf Pilot Pilot boards54°02.5′N 011°17.9′E
2. Timmendorf Pilot Pilot boards54°02.5′N 011°25.3′E
3. Timmendorf Pilot Pilot boards54°04.9′N 011°26.8′E

Size limits

LOA 294m, beam 35m, draught 8.5m, 47,751DWT.

Water density

1003-1010.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Nil. However, winds from N and winds from E (if W winds have prevailed previously) can raise water level; winds from S or W can lower it. Fluctuations of up to 0.9m below mean water level often occur. Storms from NE can raise water level by up to 2.8m; storms from SW can lower it by 1.9m.

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

Approach

The dredged channel (depth 9.5m) from the Fairway Buoy "Wismar" to the harbour entrance is approx 16nm in length and is well marked by leading lights and lightbuoys (IALA System "A" is used).

Caution: High speed ferries operate in the approaches.

Submarine cables cross the dredged channel 0.3nm WSW of Walfisch rear leading light and 0.25nm NNE of Wendorf rear leading light; buoys (yellow barrel) on each side of the channel mark their positions.

Anchorages

The depths are 6.0-9.0m, the bottom is sand and mud. Anchorage is restricted to LOA 95m, draught 5.2m and is limited to a maximum of 16 vessels. The best anchorage is about 0.5nm off the coastal bank. The anchorage can be entered at the S end from the main channel after rounding No 18 Lightbuoy.

Restrictions

Between the Isle "Walfisch" and the harbour entrance of Wismar the max speed is 8kts. From the harbour entrance to the quay the max speed is 5kts.

The "Offentief" Fairway is for ships with a max draught of 3.1m.

The "Flaggtief" Fairway is for ships with a max draught of 3.0m.

Tugs

The use of tugs is compulsory for vessels over LOA 90m, and for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. Tugs up to 750hp available.

Tugs act as ice breakers when required.

Charts and publications

DE1641. German D1641/INT1361. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

All vessels with dangerous cargo onboard are to give notice 48 hours prior to arrival, all other vessels to give notice 24 hours prior to arrival at the port of Wismar.

Communications

VHF: Wismar Port: Ch 11.

Harbour Master: Tel: +49 3841 251 3260, Fax: +49 3841 251 3262.

Wismar Traffic: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +49 4502 84750. Email: [email protected].

Timmendorf Pilot: Ch 14, 16. Tel: +49 38425 20255. Email: [email protected].

Lubeck Radio and Rugen Radio stations keep a constant watch on Ch 16.

Standard messages

Vessels bound for the port of Wismar contact "Wismar Traffic" advising vessel's name, callsign, port of registry, LOA, beam, GT, NT and deadweight.

Notice of readiness

Tendered at the berth or to Charterers requirements.

Documents

On arrival, Master has to complete Master's Declaration and Master's Report.

Cargo documentation: Copy of the Bill of Lading and Stowage Plan are required.

Health

Pratique is granted on arrival. In case of suspected disease or fever onboard, radio details to agent or Harbour Master prior to arrival, Tel: +49 3841 251 3260.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates are available.

Customs and immigration

Customs, Tel: +49 3841 46130. Immigration, Tel: +49 3841 220070.

Flags

Pilot flag, quarantine flag and national flag are required.

Notices and regulations

Tanker safety zone: The following regulations apply within an area 400m NNW and SSE of Olhafen when a tanker is lying at the berth:

Vessels may not pass one another or overtake.

Anchorage is prohibited.

Usual fire precautions are to be observed.

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: Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie.

Position: Head of Maritime Shipping Department.

Address: Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt u. Hydrographie (BSH) Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency Section S42 - Martime Security

Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 78

20359 Hamburg, Germany

Tel: +49 40 3190 7420

Fax: +49 40 3190 5009

Mob: +49 40 3190 7777

Web: http://www.deutsche-flagge.de/

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Available. Floating crane of 100t capacity.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Wismar.

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Lubeck (Blankensee) 50km; Hamburg (Fuhlsbuettel) 120km.

Nearest railway: Wismar.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0600-2200hrs; Sat 0600-1400hrs. Overtime if required.

Where it is

Wismar is situated in the S part of Wismar Bay, approx 35nm W of Rostock on the Baltic Sea coast of Germany.

The port

The port handles general cargo, steel, timber, grain, dry bulk cargo, potash, gas oil and chemicals.

Traffic

Approx 3,000,000t of cargo, 1,000 vessels and 5,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Wismar?

The pilot boards at Timmendorf Pilot, 54°02.5′N 011°17.9′E. Wismar has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Wismar in?

Local time at Wismar 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 Wismar?

The deepest berth listed is at Cruise Terminal: 8.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Wismar?

1003-1010.

Which load line zone is Wismar in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Wismar?

Port State Control at Wismar: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wismar?

The UN/LOCODE of Wismar is DEWIS.

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