Assens (DKASN)

The port is usually open all year and remains ice free, except for the hardest winters. The port harbour has 3 basins and an outer and inner quay. Loading and discharging normally takes place in the N Harbour.

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.

Assens is located on the W coast of Funen, on the Little Belt.

LOA 130m, beam 20m, draught 6.8m.

W of Assens.

Approach through a dredged channel from the SE end of Bago Sund on a S course on the line of Assens Havn Leading Lights which are shown in the S part of the harbour. The lights, 390m apart, are exhibited from beacons with red triangular topmarks; front beacon point up, rear beacon point down. In line bearing 171.5° they lead through the entrance channel, 32m in width, and dredged to a depth of 7.0m.

BA 3465. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

1007.

Not compulsory, but recommended for vessels above 600t and available from Lillebaelt Lodseri, Tel: +45 76 20 03 20.

A green light is exhibited from a grey pedestal, 3.0m in height at the head of the western breakwater and a red light at the head of the eastern breakwater on a red pedestal, 3.0m in height.

Depth at the harbour entrance is 6.8m (max draught of 7.0m for Outer Harbour). Port can be inaccessible during severe winters when the Little Belt may be frozen. Speed is restricted to a maximum of 4kts.

Nil. Note: Storms between NE and NW after W gales can raise water level by up to 1.4m; storms between S and W can lower it by 1.0m.

Available by arrangement.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

ASSENS, FYN 55°16.32'N 9°53.15'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DK ASN For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Lyngby Radio (the only coast radio station in Denmark) is recommended for passing messages. The station works throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Port Ch: 16, 12, 13. Pilot vessel: Ch 16, 12, 13, 71.

Customs allowances: One bottle of spirits and 200 cigarettes per person are allowed. If quantities in excess of the allowance are found the penalty is a fine. The size of the fine depends on the amounts in excess of allowances. Clearance is handled by the agent but Customs Officers may board at any time to check the validity of the documents handed to the agent. Immigration: There are no restrictions for crew. Passengers of nationalities which require a visa are only allowed transit in Denmark for 36 hours.

..... 1. Customs Declaration (Form 625) 2. Maritime Declaration of Health 3. Master's Arrival Declaration.

There is no demand for an ETA by Port Authorities. ETA messages should be passed to the ship's agent who will relay it to relevant parties (port, stevedores, work gangs, etc). Pilot requires ETA at boarding point 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival.

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

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.