Lubeck (DELBC)

The Port of Lubeck, one of the Baltic Sea's key maritime gateways, extends over 264ha from the mouth of the Trave River to the centre of Lubeck. The strategically located port features a diverse array of berths dedicated to dry cargo, Ro-Ro, and container operations, adeptly managing a wide range of wood and bulk cargo products. With water depths varying from 6.0 to 9.5m, the port accommodates vessels of different sizes, ensuring efficient loading and unloading processes. With an eye to the future, the port has invested in shore power at the Skandinavienkai Terminal with aims to be free of fossil fuels by 2040.

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.

Lubeck is situated in the Baltic, approx 8nm SW of Travemunde, at the confluence of the rivers "Trave" and "Wakenitz", and lies at the seaward end of the Elbe-Lubeck Canal.

Max LOA 241.79m, beam 35.20m, draught 8.7m and 76,662DWT.

Approx 25,000,000t of cargo, 160,000TEU and 500,000 passengers are handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Travemunde Reede (53°59.0'N., 010°55.0'E), off the entrance to Travemunde, provides the best anchorage, with the N Molehead Light (53°57.8'N., 010°53.4'E) bearing approx 220° by about 1.75nm, in a depth of approx 17.0m, mud, clay and sand. Winds from NE create a choppy sea, but a well found vessel should be able to ride out a gale from this direction. Anchorage can be obtained anywhere off this stretch of coast, clear of the dredged channel in the approach to the harbour. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in the entrance channel and within 3,000m above and below the cable area in the harbour.

The port is approached through Untertrave, a dredged channel, about 8.0nm in length, leading from Travemunde to the N part of Lubeck Stadthafen. Width of the channel on the bottom is as follows: From Travemunde to Stulper Huk (53°55.0'N 010°52.0'E), 100m. From Stulper Huk to Herrenwyk (53°54.0'N 010°48.0'E), 90m. From Herrenwyk to Lubeck, 60m. The fairway, from the mouth of the river at Travemunde to Siechenbucht has a depth of 10.0m and from Siechenbucht to Lubeck, a depth of 9.5m. Three turning basins of 400m, 250m and 200m diameter are available. Travemunde: The port is approached through a short dredged channel, marked by leading lights and lightbuoys (lateral). The Elbe-Lubeck Kanal is made up of seven locks and leads S from the port and connects with the Elbe River at Lauenburg. The distance is approx 42nm and can be used by lighters up to LOA 80m, 1,200DWT, beam 11.6m beam and draught 2m.

BA 2106, 2117, 2354, 2355. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

Coastguard centre in Neustadt Tel: +49 456 140710.

1025.

Vessels of over LOA 60m should use a mooring gang. Mooring/unmooring services are offered at all terminals operated by Hans Lehmann KG. The service provided in available 24/7 and may be contacted via telephone at +49 451 59910 250 or via email at mooringservice@hans-lehmann.de

Pilot requests are to be made at least 12 hours in advance of arrival at Lubeck-Gedser Route Lightbuoy No 1 (54°04.6'N., 011°02.0'E) and confirmed by VHF 2 hours prior to arrival Vessels of over LOA 60m or 10m beam and passing Lubeck-Gedser Route Lightbuoy No 1 should provide the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Beam 3. GT/NT 4. Position up to which pilotage is required and whether the vessel is exempt pilotage. Vessels on short voyages on the River Trave or from the River Trave must request pilots at least 2 hours before departure. For departure between 1900-0800hrs the request for pilots must be sent before 1700hrs. Pilots board in the vicinity of the Trave Lightbuoy (54°59.9'N., 010°56.2'E). Available from "Travepilot", VHF Ch 67, Lubeck-Travemunde.

The port covers the length of River Trave from seaward to Lubeck, including Travemunde. Travemunde: The port extends SW from No 1 and 2 Lightbuoys in the approach channel and includes that part of Die Trave up to a distance of approx 1.25nm within the moles protecting the entrance.

..... Lat Long Remark Volkstorf Leading Lights: Front Light 53°55.7'N 010°52.4'E On the alignment (160.5°) astern, these lights lead SSE from a position close WSW of No 8 Light Beacon (port hand) at the S extremity of Priwall following the channel for about 0.6nm. Rear Light - - 210m further N. On the alignment (160.5°) astern, these lights lead SSE from a position close WSW of No 8 Light Beacon (port hand) at the S extremity of Priwall following the channel for about 0.6nm. Potenitz Leading Lights: Front Light 53°56.1'N 010°52.2'E Leads S from the close vicinity of No 9 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) for about 0.5nm, where the channel leads gradually S and SW round Stulper Huk. Rear Light - - 340m farther N. Leads S from the close vicinity of No 9 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) for about 0.5nm, where the channel leads gradually S and SW round Stulper Huk. Schlutup Leading Lights: Front Light 53°53.4'N 010°48.7'E Leads SW from the close vicinity of No 18 Light Beacon (port hand) for about 1.75nm as far as the E approaches to Herrenwyk. Rear Light - - 0.3nm further SW. Leads SW from the close vicinity of No 18 Light Beacon (port hand) for about 1.75nm as far as the E approaches to Herrenwyk. Travemunde Light 53°58.0'N 010°53.0'E Building, 113m in height.

Bridges: Herrenbrucke has been demolished and replaced by a tunnel "Herren-Tunnel". The River Trave in this area is known as Herrundurchstich, (about 1nm above Schlutup). Eric Warburg-Brucke (53°53.0'N., 010°41.0'E), navigable width 37.5m, vertical clearance when closed 6.0m. NE of Teerhof Insel: Vertical clearance 14.8m. W of Teerhof Insel: Vertical clearance 20m. Speed restrictions: Between No 8 Light beacon (port hand), at the SW extremity of the Priwall peninslua, and No 20 Light beacon (port hand), about 2.0nm ENE of Schlutup: 8.1kts. Speed restrictions: Between Lightbuoys No 3 and 4 (lateral) in the entrance channel to No 8 Lightbuoy (port hand) (1.75nm farther SW) are as follows: Vessels of less than 3m draught, 6.5kts. All other vessels able to maintain steerage, 8kts. Between No 20 Light Beacon (port hand) and Lubeck 6.5kts. Submarine Cables: Submarine power cable extends NE from a location located on the shore approx 0.6nm E of the harbour entrance at Travemunde. It is understood that The cable, best seen on the chart, have been understood to cause magnetic compass deflections of up to 70° in the vicinity of the cable

Travemunde: None, level variation only due to wind. Currents: An ingoing current is usually experienced with winds between NNW through N to E. An outgoing current with winds between S and W. The rate seldom exceeds 2kts. Outside the entrance, the outgoing current sets SW in the middle of and on the SE side of the channel, but on the NW side the current sets S immediately in front of the N mole. The outgoing current divides at the entrance, one branch follows the direction of the channel as far as the roadstead, the other sets S towards the Mecklenburger coast. Inside the harbour the current generally follows the direction of the river, except the ingoing current is partly deflected N by the bend of the harbour W of Priwall. Counter currents or eddies can occur close inshore They may attain a rate of approx half that of the current in the middle of the river. It is worth noting that in exceptional cases, winds from the N to ESE can raise the water level in the entrance. It is understood that the level can rise up to 3.3m and also be lowered by as much as 2m by winds from the N and ESE. These fluctuations are limited to approx 1m on average. Caution: Care is needed during heavy inshore gales due to the current, which may be setting onto the E shore. It may be advisable to defer entry or departure. Alternatively, sufficient speed should be used to ensure good steerageway, reducing speed as necessary for entry into the harbour. Vessels should be ready with both anchors.

Vessel Traffic Service: This system is mandatory for all vessels including pushed or towed convoys over 6.0m beam. Call: Trave Traffic, VHF Ch 13 throughout 24 hours. Vessels coming from the Nord-Ostsee Kanal will have reported to WSA Cuxhaven or Kiel-Holtenau. Other vessels should report 24 hours before transit of the Trave. Reporting points: ..... 1. Before transiting the Travemunder Enge (Narrows): a. Trave Landfall Lightbuoy (53°59.9'N., 010°56.8'E) (inbound only) b. Lightbuoy No 1 (53°58.8'N., 010°54.7'E) (inbound only) c. Spar Buoy No 8 (53°56.3'N., 010°52.1'E) (outbound from Lubeck) d. Light Post No 16 (53°55.1'N., 010°52.3'N) (inbound and outbound) e. Light Post No 22 (53°55.8'N., 010°49.5'N) (inbound only) f. Light Post No 36 (53°54.5'N., 010°44.0'N) (outbound only) Tankers carrying gas, chemicals, petroleum or petroleum products and intending to enter the VTS are must ensure the following: ..... All tankers: 1. Visibility more than 1,000m 2. Radar and VHF radio in operational state Tankers up to 2,000DWT: 1. Visibility between 500m and 1,000m Tankers over 2,000DWT but neot exceeding LOA 140m or 8.5m draught 1. Visibility between 500m and 1,000m and only with permission of the VTS Centre Vessels should also report before getting underway from Lubeck or Travemunde. Information broadcasts: Travemunde Control will use VHF Ch 13 to relay details of the draught and beam of meeting vessels. Bridges: Trave Bridge (Herrenbrucke), Navigable width 52.9m between the piers and vertical clearance when closed 21m at mean water level. VHF Ch 13. Lifting bridges at Lubeck, VHF Ch 18. Procedure: Vessels may call during operating hours (throughout 24 hours for Herrenbrucke) to request opening of bridges. Before transiting the Trave-Strecke (Stretch): Light Post No 16, inbound to Lubeck. Vessels should also report before getting underway from Lubeck or Travemunde. Information broadcasts: Travemunde Control will use VHF Ch 13 to relay details of the draught and beam of meeting vessels. Bridges: Trave Bridge (Herrenbrucke), VHF Ch 13. Lifting bridges at Lubeck, VHF Ch 18. Procedure: Vessels may call during operating hours (throughout 24 hours for Herrenbrucke) to request opening of bridges. Traffic regulations: Vessels are not allowed to meet in the Travemunder Enge, the narrows at the harbour entrance; if there is any uncertainty when meeting, vessels proceeding to seaward have priority. Vessels arriving from seaward may only enter the narrows if: When passing No 1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (53°58.9'N., 010°54.7'E), there is no vessel outbound from Lubeck that has reached No 8 Light Beacon (port hand) (53°56.5'N 010°52.0'E). When passing No 6 Lightbuoy (port hand) (53°57.7'N., 010°53.6'E), there is no vessel outbound from Lubeck that has not reached the line joining Stulper Huk (53°55.1'N 010°52.1'E) and No 16 Light Beacon (port hand) (0.15nm E). The visibility is more than 1,000m, vessels of beam greater than 9m can meet in Travemunder Enge between the line joining No 3 and 4 Lightbuoys (lateral) and the line of the ferries. 0.85nm WSW of the N Molehead Light. In wind speeds less than force 7 on the Beaufort scale, if total beam of vessels do not exceed 49m, and if draughts do not exceed 5.8m. In wind speeds of force 7 and greater, if total beam of vessels do not exceed 42m, and if the draught of one vessel does not exceed 6.5m. If visibility is less than 1,000m, the total width of meeting vessels must not exceed 35m, and the draught of one vessel must not exceed 6.5m. Usually large vessels are defined as being more than LOA 180m, beam 24.5m and draught 8.0m. Hazards: Ferries: Two car and passenger ferries cross the fairway inside the harbour about 0.3nm and 0.85nm WSW of the N Molehead Light. Vessels must sound a long blast as a warning before passing the ferry crossings.

1 x 2,000bhp(42t bollard pull) and 1 x 3,600bhp (63t bollard pull) tugs available. At Stadthafen vessels of over 1,600GT should use 1 tug and vessels of over 2,500GT should use 2 tugs. Available on request throughout 24 hours.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Special care should be taken entering port during heavy onshore gales due to the current which may set onto the E shore. Sufficient speed will be required to ensure good steerage, therefore it may be advisable to defer entry or departure. Both anchors should be ready for letting go. Ice: The channel from Travemunde to Lubeck is maintained by icebreakers as long as Lubecker Bucht is passable. Once the bay is closed, then navigation along the river comes to a halt. One average the icebreakers are used 12 days a year, however, may be expected to be used up to 60 days in a year. The ice may be present from the middle of Jan until the middle of Feb. It is uncommon that ice may be present from as early as Dec to the beginning of Apr.

LЬBECK 53°53.93'N 10°42.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DE LBE For details see: TRAVEMЬNDE AND LЬBECK PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Travemunde Pilot contact information Call sign Lubeck Pilot VHF Ch 14 Telephone +49 4502 71117; +49-171-4067168 (mobile) Facsimile +49 4502 753517 Email info@luebeckpilot.de VTS Centre Travemunde Call sign Trave Traffic VHF Ch 13, 16 Telephone +49 4502 84750 Facsimile +49 4502 8475527 Email vkz-travemunde@wsv.bund.de Lubeck Hubbrucken (Lifting Bridge) contact info VHF Ch 18 Hans Lehmann KG Port Operation contact info Telephone +49 451 59910 610 Email port-operation@hans-lehmann.de Lubecker Hafen-Gesellschaft mbH (Nordlandkai) contact info Telephone +49 451 61962 0 Lubecker Hafen-Gesellschaft mbH (Schlutup) contact info Telephone +49 451 61962 0 Lubecker Hafen-Gesellschaft mbH (Seelandkai) contact info Telephone +49 451 38455 135 Lubecker Hafen-Gesellschaft mbH (Skandinavienkai) contact info Telephone +49 4502 807 2552; +49 4502 807 2400 Lubecker Hafen-Gesellschaft mbH (Ostpreussenkai) contact info Telephone +49 451 7900 392 Lubecker Hafen-Gesellschaft mbH (PFSO (Port Security) contact info Telephone +49 700 00767845

In accordance with the EU law.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours before arrival, but not later than immediately after departure from last port, and confirmed 2 hours prior to arrival.

Traffic Regulations: Between Schlutup (53°53.6'N 010°48.0'E) and Stadthafen, vessels of beam more than 9.0m may only meet another vessel if the combined beam of those vessels does not exceed 35m, and where the draught does not exceed 6.5m. Where there is any uncertainty, the wider vessel has priority. With vessels of the same width, the vessel from seaward has priority.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate can be issued.