Gluckstadt (DEGLU)

The port handles general and bulk cargo. Container handling with modern equipment also available at the port.

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

Gluckstadt is situated on the E bank of the Elbe River, between Cuxhaven and Hamburg, and approx 27nm from open sea.

LOA 140m, beam 20m and draught 6.0m.

Approx 100,000t of cargo and 215 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage is available on the River Elbe, outside Buoy lines No 76 and 78.

The port is approached from Die Elbe through Gluckstadter Nebenelbe, the channel separating Rhinplatte from the E bank of Die Elbe, and entered between moleheads. Directions for entering harbour: Gluckstadter Nebenelbe which leads E of Rhinplatte and forms the approach to Gluckstadt, can be entered from Die Elbe at both ends; the deeper approach is from N. The fairway is marked by buoys (lateral numbers, prefixed by letters GN), the positions of which are best seen from the chart. Approach from N can be made by keeping (positioned from Gluckstadt North Mole Light (53°47.1'N 009°24.5'E)): In the white sector (085-107°) of Gluckstadt Cross Light, exhibited from Gluckstadt front leading light structure (1.25nm N) then: In a white sector (145-150°) of Gluckstadt North Mole Light (white round tower with gallery, 9m in height), standing close within the head of the mole, which leads through the N entrance; then channel buoyage can be followed. Least depth in this fairway is approx 3.7m. Approach from S can be made by keeping (positioned from Glluckstadt North Mole Light): In the narrow white sector (176.1-177.6°) of the sectored light exhibited from Ruthensand front leading light structure (53°43.3'N 009°25.5'E) which leads through the S entrance then: In a narrow white sector (343-346°) of Gluckstadt North Mole Light to within approx 0.8nm of that light; then channel buoyage can be followed. Least depth in this fairway is normally about 3.0m but less may be encountered.

BA 1405, 3266. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2).

1000.

HGG assigns berth. Strengthening of the mooring can be requested from the HGG.

Not compulsory, but can be arranged through agent.

Rhinplatte Nord Light (1.25nm NW). Rhinplatte Sud Light and Radar Tower (1.75nm S).

Ebb-tide gates (Inner harbour).

Range 2.7m (springs), 2.4m (neaps).

Small tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

GLЬCKSTADT 53°47.09'N 9°24.52'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DE GLU For details see: ELBE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Customs clearance is carried out onboard.

ETA to be advised to agent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival, with the following details: ..... 1. Ship's name and callsign 2. Time of arrival 3. Description of goods (product and quantity) 4. Ship's type with number of hatches.