Flensburg (DEFLF)

The cargoes handled are foodstuffs, coal, fuel oil, stone chips, fertiliser, grain, wood chips and general cargo.

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

Flensburg is the most N'ly port in Germany, with border access to Denmark and situated at the head of Flensburg Fjord, 16nm from the Flensburger Foerde Buoy.

Max draught 8.0m.

Approx 306,000t of cargo handled annually.

At Flensburger Forde Buoy. Vessels unable to enter in Flensburg can anchor in Flensburg Reede NE of Mittelgrund (54°49.0'N 009°27.0'E) and W of the main fairway in depths of 12.0-17.0m mud. Winds from NE can raise a heavy sea. A spoil ground lies within 0.6nm NNE of Mittelgrund.

Approach and entry: The final approach from the inner part of Flensburger Forde is staightforward with the aid of leading lights. Submarine cables and pipelines: Two pipelines are laid across the fairway close N of the harbour entrance and a cable area exists just inside the entrance.

BA 3562, 919. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

1012-1015.

Compulsory for vessels over 1,000gt, oil, gas, and chemical tankers. Vessels inbound should send request for pilots at least 5 hours before arrival at Flensburger Forde Lightbuoy or immediately on departure of nearby ports/berths (if the voyage is less than 5 hours). Vessels outbound should send request for pilots 5 hours before ETD from a port in Flensburger Forde. Pilot boards in position 54°49.45'N 009°44.45'E. Email: flensburgpilot@kielpilot.de

The N limit extends ESE and SSE from a position approx 0.4nm NNW of the harbour entrance to close NE of the entrance to Industriehafen.

Extraordinary large vessels with measurements in excess of LOA 180m, beam 28m or draught 7.0m need official permission to sail on the Flensburg Fjord.

Nil; water level alters depending on wind direction and force. Winds from NE can raise water level from 1.5 to 2.5m; winds from the S can lower it by the same amount.

Available, subject to 7 hours advance notice; ship lines are used.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

FLENSBURGER FЦRDE For details see: KIELER BUCHT PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilot boat, Ch 06, 10, 16, 25, 26, 27.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew Lists 2 2. Passenger List 2 3. Bonded Stores List 2 4. EU Cargo List 1 5. Bills of Lading 1 6. General Declaration 1 7. Ship's Certificates. 1

ETA to be advised 5 hours prior to arriving at pilot station.

All.

Regulation contained in Seeschiffahrstrassen-Ordnung are in force at Flensburg. Vessels carrying explosives must obtain the Harbour Master's permission before entry into the port. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the harbour due to submarine cables and pipelines. Also, prohibited to approach within 200m of the coast without special permission.

There is generally free pratique for vessels in the North Sea and Baltic Sea trade; for vessels arriving from overseas ports, pratique is granted on arrival. Inform pilot if any diseases are suspected onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates are available.