Gedser (DKGED)

Gedser Harbour is the terminal for the ferry between Falster and Germany. The berths are specially for Scandlines ferries. The harbour is formed by 2 breakwaters with an entrance width of 100m, facing S between their heads, marked by lights. The fishing harbour is a small basin situated in the E part of the 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.

Gedser is located at the southern end of Falster Island, in the SE part of Denmark.

Anchorage is prohibited in the turning area for ferries close SE of the harbour, the limits are marked by buoys.

The main approach leads through Rodsand Rende, alternative routes lead through Kroghage Dyb.

BA 2365, 2601. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

Harbour pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500t. Pilot boards in the following positions: ..... Deep Sea/Transit pilotage 54°37.00'N 12°16.00'E (N of Light buoy DW74) Harbour Pilots 54°31.31'N 11°56.18'E (3nm S of Gedser Port)

Gedser Light (54°34'N 011°58'E) is exhibited from a white hexagonal tower, 20m in height, on Gedser Point (Odde). A radio beacon and Racon transmit from the light structure.

GEDSER 54°34.27'N 11°55.59'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DK GED For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 29/15 DanPilot, (RSDRA2015000111088), 29/15 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Lyngby Radio (the only coast radio station in Denmark) is recommended for passing messages. The station works throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible.

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.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 3 2. Passenger List 3 3. Bonded Stores List 3 These are for agent, Customs and Immigration. The agent will bring aboard the Master's Declaration and Customs Declaration for the Master to sign.

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.

Danish and German ferries take precedence over all other vessels in Gedser Harbour and its approaches.

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.