Kiel Canal (DECKL)

The canal is 99km in length, depth 11.0m, with 2 sets of locks at Holtenau and Brunsbuttel. Width varies between 102m and 214m. Travel time through the canal, including negotiating the locks, approx 7-8 hours. An average of 250nm will be saved by using the Kiel Canal instead of navigating around Skaw. Dimensions of the locks: ..... Dimensions of the locks: Length 310m Width 42m Depth 14m Dimension allowed for vessels: LOA 235m Breadth 32.5m Draught 9.5m Airdraught 40m

Baltic side: 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. North Sea side: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

The Kiel Canal - the world's busiest artificial waterway, runs for almost 100km through Schleswig-Holstein from Brunsbuttel to Kiel-Holtenau - and links the North Sea with the Baltic.

Max LOA 235m, beam 32.5m, max draught for transit is 9.5m according to length and beam.

Approx 100,000,000t of cargo and 30,000 vessels handled annually.

The best anchorage is obtained in Holtenau-Reede on the W side of the harbour, in depths of approx 13.0m. The S part of this roadstead is reserved for vessels about to enter the canal. The S limit of the anchorage is marked by Nos 11 and 13 Lightbuoys (starboard hand), and the N limit by the lightbuoys (special) marking Friedrichsort degaussing range. Good anchorage can also be obtained in Heikendorf-Reede, approx 1.25nm E of the entrance to Der Nord-Ostee-Kanal, in depths between 7.0m and 12.0m, mud. Vessels with explosives or inflammable cargo must anchor here or in Strander Bucht. This anchorage is also used by vessels waiting to enter the canal when Holtenau-Reede is crowded. Anchoring is available for vessels waiting for the allocation of a berth anywhere in Kieler Handelshafen, providing there is no obstruction either to the navigation of the fairway, or to the approaches to any of the many harbours and berths. Vessels awaiting a mooring in the lower Schwentine (54°19.9'N 010°10.4'E) may only anchor outside the Schwentine off the entrance. Note: Only some parts of Kieler Handelshafen (Holtenau Aussenhafen, Binnenhafen Holtenau, Nordhafen and Bunkerbrucke Projensdorf) are part of the Kiel Canal. Quarantine anchorage: A vessel obliged to display the quarantine flag must anchor in the N part of Holtenau-Reede, and await the assignment of a berth.

DE 42, 46, 50. BA 259, 2106, 2344, 2182A, 2942, 4140. US Publication 192. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP55, NP286(2).

Varies.

For Kiel contact: Seehafen Kiel GmbH & Co, Bollhornkai 1, 24103 Kiel, Tel: +49 431 9822. For Rendsburg contact: Kreishafenamt, Am Kreishafen 4, 24768 Rendsburg, Tel: +49 4331 2247.

Compulsory on the canal. Pilot is responsible for steering the vessel throughout the passage. Pilot boarding stations at Brunsbuttel, Rusterbergen and Holtenau. A local pilot is compulsory according to the ship's dimensions. 1. Brunsbuttel: For vessels entering from North Sea. Vessels Inbound: Brunsbuttel Pilot Station: Call: Elbe Pilot. Location: Pilot vessels, near Elbe Lightfloat (54°00.0'N 008°06.6'E). Pilot Office: Brunsbuttel (53°53.50'N 009°08.85'E), Tel: +49 4852 87295; Fax +49 4852 87165; Telex: 28343 ELLOTS D. VHF: Pilot vessels, Ch 08 and 16 throughout 24 hours. Vessels should send request for pilots to Elbelotse Brunsbuttel as follows: ..... a. At least 24 hours before arrival at pilot boarding position (German Bight (GB) Lightfloat or immediately on departure from nearby ports/berths (for short voyages). The request should be confirmed 6 hours and 2 hours before arrival at pilot boarding position. b. At least 12 hours before arrival at pilot boarding position (1.5nm E of Elbe Lightfloat) or immediately on departure from nearby ports/berths (for short voyages). c. At least 12 hours before arrival at Brunsbuttel Pilot Station or immediately on departure from nearby ports/berths (for short voyages). Vessels Outbound and short distance traffic: Call: Brunsbuttel Elbe Pilot, VHF Ch 09. Vessels should send request at least 3 hours before departure. For westbound vessels leaving the Kiel Canal send request when within Kiel-Holtenau Canal locks. 2. Ostermoor: For canal pilot transfer from Brunsbuttel to Ostermoor. Area: Brunsbuttel to Burg. Call: Brunsbuttel Kanal Pilots, Tel: +49 4852 8088. Pilot vessels, VHF Ch 06; 16. Pilot Office, Ch 09, throughout 24 hours. 3. Breiholz: For canal pilot transfer. Area: Breiholz to Audorf, Ch 73 throughout 24 hours. 4. Holtenau: For vessels entering from Baltic. Location: Pilot Tower (54°22.2'N 010°09.3'E), Tel: +49 431 362858, Fax: +49 431 361049, Telex: 299857, Ch 12, 16, throughout 24 hours. Send request for pilot 6 hours before arrival at Kiel Light tower and if intending to transit the Kiel Canal, 3 hours before arrival at Kiel-Holtenau. Vessels over 300GT should report to Kiel Pilot when passing Kiel Light tower stating, name, GT, whether they intend to break their voyage before entering Kiel Canal, whether vessel is exempt from compulsory pilotage and whether a pilot is required from the canal roads. Pilot boards near Kiel Light tower (in bad weather near Lightbuoy No 1) or in canal roads.Deep Sea Pilots: Accepts requests for deep sea pilots for the Baltic, North Sea and English Channel (telegraph: Balticpilots Kiel). Quote vessel's name, nationality, GT, draught in fresh water, speed, service required with port of departure and destination, date and times of ETD and ETA.

The Kiel Canal extends from the connecting line between the pier heads at Brunsbuttel to the connecting line between the entrance lights at Kiel-Holtenau, together with the Giselau Canal, Schirnauer Lake, Borgstedter Lake, Audorfer Lake, Obereider Lake with Narrows, Achterwehrer Canal and the Flemhuder Lake.

Two sets of locks at each end of the canal have restrictive dimensions. New locks have usable length 330m, usable width 42m and depth of 13m. The old locks have usable length 125m, usable width 22m, with depth of 10.2m at Holtenau and 9.8m at Brunsbuttel. The canal waterway has a width of between 102m and 162m and depth of 11.0m. Max height of masts above water level 40m. Max speed on the canal is 15km/hr or 12km/hr for ships with special dimensions. Min speed is 9km/hr.

Holtenau approach: None.

Reporting System: This system is mandatory for vessels over 50m in length and all vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. It is controlled by Wasser und Schiffahrtsamt (WSA) Kiel-Holtenau through Kiel Canal Radio stations below. Tel: +49 431 36030; Fax: +49 431 360 3454, Telex: 292836. ..... 1. Vessels coming from the Elbe or Trave should already have reported through Cuxhaven or Lubeck. Other vessels wishing to navigate the Kiel Canal should inform WSA Kiel-Holtenau, Aussenstelle Kiel-Holtenau (KA), Schleuseninsel, 24159 Kiel 17, throughout 24 hours before ETA or on departure from last port. ..... 2. Vessels should report to WSA Kiel-Holtenau before navigating the Kiel Canal as follows: a. Vessels entering at Brunsbuttel through Kiel Canal I on VHF Ch 13. b. Vessels entering at Holtenau through Kiel Canal IV on VHF Ch 12. 3. Vessels should maintain continuous listening watch on the appropriate VHF Channel as follows: ..... Station Area VHF Channel Kiel Canal I Brunsbuttel approach and outer harbour (inbound) 13 Brunsbuttel Elbe Traffic Brunsbuttel approach and outer harbour (outbound) 68 Kiel Canal I Brunsbuttel locks 13 Kiel Canal II Brunsbuttel to Breiholz 02 Kiel Canal III Breiholz to Kiel-Holtenau 03 Kiel Canal IV Kiel-Holtenau entrance, outer harbour and locks 12 If the vessel is transiting the Kiel Canal eastbound, the Master must note the following: When entering German territorial waters eastbound, Masters must report the vessel's position/details as follows: ..... 1. For vessels Elbepilot boarding Elbe Racon - on passing Lightbuoys TG 13 / TG17 reporting to VTS Centre German Bight Traffic via VHF- Ch 80 2. For vessels pilot boarding German Bight - on passing Lightbouys GW7/GW9 respectively when approaching from the N by crossing latitude 54°20'N reporting to VTS Centre German Bight Traffic via VHF Ch 80. 3. Please note that the Authorities will make a charge for non reporting. Masters must keep UCA Brunsbuttel well informed by Email, fax or telex ..... 1. ETA Elbepilot (Elbe Racon) - in order to arrange boarding of pilot without any delays or ETA German Bight (Buoy E3) when pilot has to board the vessel German Bight already. 2. Arrival draught (freshwater) same is limited to maximum 9.5m for vessel up to a length of 160m. if exceeding that length, please refer to draught diagram. 3. Airdraught - same is restricted to 40m from the water level up to the top of the mast/antenna (to be confirmed in advance, if exceeding 37m only) 4. Cargo details. If vessel is transiting the Kiel Canal westbound, Master has to note as follows: When entering German territorial waters westbound, Master must report vessel's position 3 hours prior to arrival at Kiel-Lighthouse to Kiel-Pilots on VHF Ch 14 or 16 and 30 minutes prior to arrival at Kiel-Lighthouse VTS report to Kiel Traffic on VHF Ch 22.Master must keep UCA Kiel well informed by Email, fax or telex of the following: ..... 1. ETA Kiel Lighthouse - in order to arrange boarding of pilot without any delays 2. Arrival draught (freshwater) - is limited to maximum draught of 9.5m up to a vessel LOA 160m. If exceeding refer to draught diagram 3. Airdraught - Restricted to 40m from the water level up to top of the mast/antennas (to be confirmed in advance, if exceeding 37m only) 4. Cargo details Information Broadcasts: Available by Kiel Canal II on VHF Ch 02 at 15 and 45 minutes past every hour and by Kiel Canal III on VHF Ch 03 at 20 and 50 minutes past every hour. These broadcasts include reports on traffic, weather and visibility, restrictions on shipping, and shipping diversions when visibility is less than 600m. Vessels should monitor these reports, and should not call the station if this can be avoided.

Available from Kiel or Brunsbuttel. Tugs are generally not compulsory, but sometimes ordered by the Master in order to ensure a safe approach - particularly in Brunsbuttel due to current/tide. Vessels exceeding LOA 200m and/or breadth of 27m have to accept tug-assistance when approaching Brunsbuttel Lock from River Elbe.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

NORD-OSTSEE KANAL (KIEL KANAL) For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM KIEL CANAL WEST VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE GENERAL DIAGRAM KIEL CANAL EAST/KIELER FЦRDE VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE KIELER FЦRDE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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14", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": ["+49(0)431 3603436"], "faxes": ["+49(0)431 361049"], "emails": ["info@kielpilot.de"], "websites": ["www.kielpilot.de"], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Holtenau Pilot", "vhf_primary_watch": "12", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": ["+49(0)431 362858"], "faxes": ["+49(0)431 361049"], "emails": ["info@kielpilot.de"], "websites": ["www.kielpilot.de"], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Breiholz Pilot", "vhf_primary_watch": "73", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": ["+49(0)4331 8456"], "faxes": ["+49(0)4331 845760"], "emails": ["breiholzpilot@kielpilot.de"], "websites": ["www.kielpilot.de"], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Kiel Canal Pilot (PV)", "vhf_primary_watch": "09", "vhf_secondary_working": "13", "telephones": ["+49(0)4852 8088"], "faxes": [], "emails": ["dispo@pilot-nok.de"], "websites": ["www.pilot-nok.de"], "operating_hours": "PV" }, { "station_call_name": "Kiel Canal Pilot (Brunsbüttel entry from Elbe)", "vhf_primary_watch": "09", "vhf_secondary_working": "13", "telephones": ["+49(0)4852 8088"], "faxes": [], "emails": ["dispo@pilot-nok.de"], "websites": ["www.pilot-nok.de"], "operating_hours": "Vessels bound for Kiel Canal entering from the Elbe" }, { "station_call_name": "Kiel Canal Pilot (Vessels on Kiel Canal km 1.2–55)", "vhf_primary_watch": "09", "vhf_secondary_working": "13", "telephones": ["+49(0)4852 8088"], "faxes": [], "emails": ["dispo@pilot-nok.de"], "websites": ["www.pilot-nok.de"], "operating_hours": "Vessels on the Kiel Canal between km 1.2 and km 55" }, { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": null } ], "standalone_general_notes": [ "PILOTAGE COMPULSORY for tankers carrying gas/chemicals/petroleum/petroleum products in bulk, or unloaded tankers not cleaned/degassed/inerted after carrying such cargoes.", "PILOTAGE COMPULSORY for other vessels and composite units in traffic group 2 or upwards (over 45m LOA, 9.5m beam, 3.1m draught or 55m length, 8.5m beam, 3.1m draught).", "PILOTAGE COMPULSORY for tows over 65m LOA, 10m beam or 3.1m draught.", "PILOT ORDERING info: Vessels must provide name and IMO No; LOA and beam; possible beam extension due to cargo; draught; pilot boarding position; ETD; ETA at pilot boarding position; destination.", "Reporting points: SP (Sailing Plan) and PR (Position Report) via designated VHF channels; DR (Deviation Report) for amendments; IR (Incident Report) for safety/environment incidents.", "CANAL HELMSMAN SERVICE compulsory for vessels over 6.1m draught; request 2h in advance.", "NAVIGATIONAL ASSISTANCE and TRAFFIC REGULATION services provided by VTS centres along the canal on assigned VHF channels.", "TANKERS entering the VTS area must ensure visibility and radar/VHF operational state per tonnage and LOA restrictions." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "NOTES: (1) For vessels entering the Nord-Ostsee Kanal from the E, also see KIELER FЦRDE, Vessel Traffic Service. (2) Detailed information and regulations may be obtained from the Nord-Ostsee Kanal website at www.kiel-canal.de. PILOTS - GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (1) Pilot sectors in the Kiel Canal and Kieler Fцrde comprise the following: (a) Brunsbьttel Pilots (vessels entering the Kiel Canal from the Elbe) (b) Brunsbьttel Pilots (vessels in the Kiel Canal - Western section) (c) Rьsterbergen Pilots (vessels in the Kiel Canal - Middle section) (d) Kiel-Holtenau Pilots (vessels in the Kiel Canal - Eastern section) (e) Kiel-Holtenau Pilots (vessels leaving the Kiel Canal and Kieler Fцrde) (f) Kiel-Holtenau Pilots (vessels bound for Kieler Fцrde and the Kiel Canal) (2) Provides pilotage for OSTERMOOR. PROCEDURE: (1) Kiel Canal: Pilotage is compulsory for the following: (a) Tankers carrying gas/chemicals/petroleum/petroleum products in bulk, or unloaded tankers, if not cleaned, degassed or completely inerted after carrying petroleum/petroleum products or chemicals with a flashpoint below 35°C (b) Other vessels and composite units in traffic group 2 or upwards (over 45m LOA, 9·5m beam, 3·1m draught or 55m length, 8·5m beam, 3·1m draught) (c) Tows over 65m LOA, 10m beam or 3·1m draught (2) Pilot ordering: Vessels requiring a Pilot should state the following information: (a) Vessel's name and IMO No (b) LOA and beam (c) Possible extension of beam caused by cargo (d) Draught (e) Pilot boarding position (f) ETD (g) ETA at Pilot boarding position (h) Destination ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PILOT STATIONS BRUNSBЬTTEL PILOTS CONTACT DETAILS: Vessels bound for Kiel Canal entering from the Elbe Call: Kiel Canal Pilot VHF Channel: Ch 09 Telephone: +49(0)4852 8088 E-mail: dispo@pilot-nok.de Website: www.pilot-nok.de Vessels on the Kiel Canal between km 1.2 and km 55 Call: Kiel Canal Pilot VHF Channel: Ch 09 13 Telephone: +49(0)4852 8088 E-mail: dispo@pilot-nok.de Website: www.pilot-nok.de PV Call: Kiel Canal Pilot VHF Channel: Ch 09 13 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilot ordering: (a) Inward-bound: Vessels arriving from the Elbe should send request for Pilot when passing the Elbe Lt buoy (53°59·96N 8°06·51E) and at least 2h before reaching Brunsbьttel Roads (b) Outward-bound: Vessels should send request for Pilot at least 2h before departure (2) Pilot boards in position 53°52·96N 9°06·42E (off Brunsbьttel Locks). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ RЬSTERBERGEN PILOTS CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Breiholz Pilot VHF Channel: Ch 73 Telephone: +49(0)4331 8456 Fax: +49(0)4331 845760 E-mail: breiholzpilot@kielpilot.de Website: www.kielpilot.de HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilot ordering: Vessels should send request for Pilots at least 2h before ETD from ports/berths on the Kiel Canal between Rьsterbergen and Kцnigsfцrde. (2) Pilot exchange takes place at Rьsterbergen at km 55 (54°14·65N 9°36·91E). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ KIEL-HOLTENAU PILOTS CONTACT DETAILS: Kiel Lighthouse Pilots Call: Kiel Pilot VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +49(0)431 3603436 Fax: +49(0)431 361049 E-mail: info@kielpilot.de Website: www.kielpilot.de Kiel-Holtenau Pilots Call: Holtenau Pilot VHF Channel: Ch 12 Telephone: +49(0)431 362858 Fax: +49(0)431 361049 E-mail: info@kielpilot.de Website: www.kielpilot.de HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilot ordering: (a) Inward-bound: Vessels should send request for Pilots to Kiel Lt Ho Pilot Station as follows: (i) From sea: at least 12h in advance (ii) From Kieler Fцrde: at least 2h before arrival at Pilot boarding position (b) Outward-bound: Vessels should send request for Pilots to Kiel-Holtenau Pilot Station as follows: (i) At least 1h prior to departure from ports/berths between Kцnigsfцrde and Kiel-Holtenau (ii) For Kieler Fцrde pilotage on passing Grossnordsee (2) All vessels should advise the following: (a) Vessel's name, LOA, beam and gt (b) Pilot boarding position (c) ETA/ETD at/from Pilot boarding position (d) Destination of pilotage required (e) Actual draught on arrival/departure (in decimetres) (f) Whether the voyage to the locks will be interrupted or not (g) Whether the vessel is exempt from compulsory pilotage (h) Whether a Sea Pilot is required for the Kiel Canal roads (3) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) 54°29·95N 10°17·66E (near Kiel Lt) (b) 54°22·37N 10°10·22E (c) Holtenau Locks (54°21·98N 10°08·70E) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ CANAL HELMSMAN SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS: Brunsbьttel office Telephone: +49(0)4852 2279 Fax: +49(0)4852 4027 Kiel-Holtenau office Telephone: +49(0)431 30625 Fax: +49(0)431 30626 Eastbound vessels Call: Kiel Canal I VHF Channel: Ch 13 Westbound vessels Call: Kiel Canal IV VHF Channel: Ch 12 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) This service is compulsory for vessels over 6·1m draught and certain limitations for LOA and beam. (2) Request for Canal Helmsman Service is to be made 2h in advance. (3) Communication with the service may also take place via Canal Pilots. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE LOCATION: VTS Centre Kiel Canal DESCRIPTION: VTS Centres in the Kiel Canal and Kieler Fцrde comprise of the following: (1) VTS Centre Kiel Canal I (Brunsbьttel locks approach and outer harbours (inward-bound)). (2) VTS Centre Kiel Canal II (from Brunsbьttel to Breiholz). (3) VTS Centre Kiel Canal III (from Breiholz to Holtenau locks). (4) VTS Centre Kiel Canal IV (Holtenau locks (outward-bound)). CONTACT DETAILS: VTS Centre Kiel Canal Telephone: +49(0)4852 885369 (Between Brunsbьttel and Breiholz) +49(0)4852 885469 (Between Breiholz and Holtenau locks) Fax: +49(0)4852 885407 E-mail: vkz-nok@wsv.bund.de Brunsbьttel Elbe Traffic (Brunsbьttel locks approach and outer harbours (outward-bound)) Call: Brunsbьttel Elbe Traffic VHF Frequency: Ch 68 Kiel Canal I (Brunsbьttel locks approach and outer harbours (inward-bound)) Call: Kiel Canal I VHF Frequency: Ch 13 Kiel Canal II (from Brunsbьttel to Breiholz) Call: Kiel Canal II VHF Frequency: Ch 02 Kiel Canal III (from Breiholz to Holtenau locks) Call: Kiel Canal III VHF Frequency: Ch 03 Kiel Canal IV (Holtenau locks (outward-bound)) Call: Kiel Canal IV VHF Frequency: Ch 12 Kiel Traffic Call: Kiel Traffic VHF Frequency: Ch 67 Telephone: +49(0)4502 9475512 Fax: +49(0)4502 9475527 E-mail: ktraffic@hl.wsd-nord.de HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) This system is mandatory for all vessels (including pushed or towed composite units). (2) Yachts under 15m LOA are excluded. REPORTING: It is mandatory for vessels to send the following reports: (1) Sailing Plan (SP): A SP must be sent as follows: (a) In the locks (by form available at the locks) (b) Before leaving a harbour or berth within the Kiel Canal area: (i) Within the VTS area between Brunsbьttel and Breiholz to Kiel Canal II on VHF Ch 02 (ii) Within the VTS area between Breiholz and Holtenau to Kiel Canal III on VHF Ch 03 (2) The SP must include the following information: ID Information Required A Vessel's name and call sign D Position U Vessel's length (metres), beam (decimetres) and type O Draught (decimetres) G Port of departure I Port of destination P Indication if liquefied gases, chemicals or petroleum/petroleum products are/were carried in bulk. and in case: type, quantity, UN number and if tanks are not cleaned or if they are completely inerted Q Indication of deficiencies, restrictions of manoeuvrability T Names of the vessel's owner or the latter's agents (3) Position Report (PR): A PR must be sent as follows: (a) Vessels bound for the Kiel Canal from the River Elbe must send a PR to VTS Centre Kiel Canal II on VHF Ch 02 on passing the following positions: (i) 53°53.05ґN 9°06.94ґE (ii) 53°53.11ґN 9°09.09ґE (b) Vessels bound for the Kiel Canal from Kiel-Holtenau must send a PR to VTS Centre Kiel Canal IV on VHF Ch 12 on passing the following positions: (i) 54°23.35ґN 10°11.77ґE (ii) 54°21.30ґN 10°09.73ґE (4) The PR must include the following information: ID Information Required A Vessel's name and call sign B Passing time D Position F Speed (5) Deviation Report (DR): A DR must be sent in case of amendments to Sailing Plan (SP) (e.g. when interrupting or commencing Canal transit without instruction from the VTS centre) as follows: (a) Within the VTS area between Brunsbьttel and Breiholz to Kiel Canal II on VHF Ch 02 (b) Within the VTS area between Breiholz and Holtenau to Kiel Canal III on VHF Ch 03 (c) In the Kieler Fцrde and Kiel-Holtenau locks to Kiel Canal IV on VHF Ch 12 TANKERS ENTERING THE VTS AREA: Tankers carrying gas, chemicals, petroleum or petroleum products and intending to enter the VTS area from a harbour or berth must ensure the following: (1) All tankers: (a) Visibility more than 1000m (b) Radar and VHF radio in operational state (2) Tankers up to 2000 dwt: Visibility between 500m and 1000m. (3) Tankers over 2000 dwt but not exceeding 140m LOA or 8·50m draught: Visibility more than 1000m and only with permission of the VTS Centre. INFORMATION BROADCASTS: (1) Situation broadcasts are transmitted at fixed times as follows: (a) Brunsbьttel to Breiholz: VTS Centre Kiel Canal I broadcasts every H+15 and every H+45 on VHF Ch 02 in German (or English on request) (b) Breiholz to Kiel-Holtenau: VTS Centre Kiel Canal II broadcasts every H+20 and every H+50 on VHF Ch 03 in German (or English on request) (2) The broadcasts include the following: (a) Information relevant to the safe passage through the VTS area (b) General fairway and traffic situation (e.g. weather conditions, casualties, dredging operations and Pilot information) NAVIGATIONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE: (1) Broadcasts in German (or English on request) are made if instructed by the VTS Centre Brunsbьttel on the relevant VHF Channel for the area as follows: (a) If visibility is less than 2000m (b) If light buoys are withdrawn due to ice (c) If required by traffic situation or when requested by a vessel (2) The service provides information, warnings and advice to single vessels or to shipping in general to avoid dangers and to prevent accidents and/or threats to the environment, as well as regular information about position and surrounding traffic for Brunsbьttel locks approach, anchorages and outer harbours. (3) Vessels should provide their name, call sign and position for identification when requesting broadcasts. TRAFFIC REGULATION SERVICE: (1) The VTS provides regulatory measures to prevent accidents and/or threat to the environment, and to control traffic flow. (2) Such information will be promulgated by instructions to vessels. MARITIME ASSISTANCE SERVICE: (1) The VTS provides a Maritime Assistance Service as follows: (a) In the event of an incident involving a vessel, the VTS will receive the reports, consultations and notifications (b) If a report discloses an incident that may give rise to a situation where the vessel is in need of assistance, the VTS will monitor the vessel's situation (2) The VTS will serve as the point of contact: (a) Between the Master and the coastal state if the vessel's situation requires exchanges of information between the vessel and the coastal state other than a distress situation that could lead to a search and rescue operation (b) Between those involved in a marine salvage operation undertaken by private facilities at the request of the company and the coastal state if the coastal state considers that it should monitor the conduct of the operation ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________"}} }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 15/25 (Former update 34/24) NOK1 Pilots website, (RSDRA2025000169442), 15/25

For Customs and Immigration contact: Zollamt Kiel-Wik/Customs-house Kiel-Wik Uferstr 6, 24106 Kiel, Tel: +49 431 32098-6, Fax: +49 431 32098-88. Bundesgrenzubergangsstelle Holtenau, Schleuseninsel 64, 24159 Kiel, Tel: +49 431 34041, Fax: +49 431 30255.

No documentation is required for the transit of Kiel Canal. Waterclerks will board the vessel upon arrival locks for clearance. The Master is required to present the original international tonnage certificate having a copy of same available and a copy of crew list for Immigration Officers.

Vessels wishing to navigate Kieler Forde are required to give 24 hours notice of ETA.