Ballen (DKBAL)

The harbour layout consists of an outer harbour, protected by 2 breakwaters, leading to an inner harbour comprising a small fishing harbour, with 2 small basins on either side. The entrance to the harbour, 55m in width, faces N between two breakwater heads, each marked by lights (grey mast). See also port information for Samso Island. The harbour is own by Samso municipality and is used mainly by fishing vessels and serves as largest marinas in Samso Island.

Ballen is situated about 3nm N of Lushage.

Draught 3.5m, beam 9m, LOA 85m.

Sea buoy, fairways and channels: Controlling depth: 3.5m.

BA 2590, 2591, Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

Speed restriction: 3kts.

Abnormal water levels: Gales from N and NW can raise the water level up to 1.2m and give a S going current; gales from E and SE can lower it by the same amount and give a N going current.

Customs Clearance: Customs Centre at Jutland, Tel: +45 89 32 73 00.