Aabenraa (DKAAB)

The port is one of the deepest commercial harbours in ther west part of the Baltic. The port is ice free, well sheltered with three basins and the deepest commercial port in the W part of the Baltic. Aabenraa is centrally positioned near the large harbours of N Europe and only 25km from the Danish/German frontier. One of Denmark's bigger public ports. Aabenraa has approx 2km of quay area, together with two tanker jetties, a Ro-Ro terminal and water depths up to 11.0m. The port handle most all types of goods, particularly specialized in handling bulk such as shards, gravel, biomass, lime and pulp as well as project goods such as offshore wind turbine blades and other components for the wind turbine industry and the offshore sector.

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

Aabenraa is situated on the E coast of Jylland (Jutland) at the head of Aabenraa Fjord, approx 25nm from Haderslev.

LOA 189.98m, beam 32.2m, draught 10.75m, 50,973DWT.

Approx 1,900,000t of cargo and 350 vessels handled annually.

The Aabenraa Fjord has good holding ground and is well protected. There is a deep water anchorage for large vessels 2nm ENE of Knudshoved.

The fairway is marked on both sides with buoys. From the Aabenraa Fjord, a dredged channel approx 1,000m in length and 11.0m in depth leads to the port. The min width between the 11m contours is 120m. Leading lights: Front: Green light, red triangle, point up, on a grey framework tower, 14m in height, (55°02.4'N 009°25.7'E). Rear: Red triangle point down on a grey framework tower, 20m in height, 160m farther NW. The alignment (320.25°) of these lights situated on Sonderjyllandskajen, leads NW for approx 0.5nm through the dredged channel. Leading lights: Front: Red light, grey framework mast on tower, 9m in height, (55°02.9'N 009°25.7'E). Rear: Grey framework mast on tower, 18m in height, 230m farther N. The alignment (350.25°) of these lights, situated at the head of Nyhaven, leads N through the inner part of the dredged channel to the N part of the harbour. Lights in line: The SE limit of the dredged area in the approach to the tanker terminal is indicated by the alignment (027°) of a pair of lights (white wooden posts, 50m apart, each surmounted by a white cross), situated close E of the tanker terminal.

BA 901. Danish 151, 152, 159, 180. Dan Pilot Vol 1 and 2. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

1015.

Pilotage for berthing/unberthing is compulsory for all oil and chemical tankers calling for the Port of Aabenraa.

The Sonderstrand Lighthouse, (a white wooden building with an orange front) is located to the S of the port and has occulting white, red and green lights. The white sector leads through the fjord from the Varnaes Hage.

Tide is insignificant. Strong winds from NE to E may raise the water level approx 1.5m. Strong winds from SW'ly directions may lower the water level approx 1.0m.

Tug service is provided by private companies and is requested through the agent. One 450hp tug is permanently stationed at the port. Larger tugs are available at 24 hours notice.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Averaging 3-5kts. Strong winds NE to E may raise the water level approx 1.5m and strong SW'ly winds may lower the water level by approx 1.0m.

AABENRAA 55°02.50'N 9°25.72'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DK AAB For details see: GENERAL NOTES DENMARK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 35/23 Danish Bulletin 26/23, (RSDRA2023000180162), 35/23

Radio: Messages via Lyngby Radio, VHF Ch 16 and 07, Tel: +45 80 60 40 20. For Inmarsat use Atlantic East satellite. Harbour Control: Ch 16, 12, range 3nm. Tugs: Ch 16, 12, range 10nm. Dan Pilot: VHF: Ch 87 24hrs duty telephone: +45 63 25 66 66 Email: danpilot@danpilot.dk Darnish Pilot Service A/S: VHF: Ch 16 and 12 24hrs duty telephone: +45 75 91 44 96 Email: info@danishpilotservice.dk Port of Aabenraa: Tel: +45 74 62 25 14 E-mail: info@aabenraahavn.dk Website: www.aabenraahavn.dk

Told og Skat Sonderborg, Padborg department. Agent to perform Customs duties. Customs Control Officers board from time to time for checking of cabins. Customs allowance is 1 bottle of spirit, 200 cigarettes, unlimited wine which counts as a 3 day ration. After spending 3 days in port, Customs may be approached for fresh rations to be handed out.

Agent needs to check vessel's certificates on arrival and requires the following: ..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 3 2. Crew Effects List 2 3. Bonded Stores List 2 4. Narcotic List 1 5. Passenger List 1 6. Arms/Ammunition List 1 7. Drug List 1 No other special forms are required.

To be advised to agent 14, 7, 3, 2 and 1 day, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival.

The port is open day and night and the speed limit is 4kts.

Pratique is not required for Danish ports. Agent may request a Maritime Declaration of Health from the Master. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed in large ports.

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.