Hobro (DKHBO)

Hobro is a small loading port located at Marriager Fjord head. This port handles general cargo in form of gravel, sand, stones. Port also handles other bulk cargoes.

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.

Hobro is situated at the head of Mariager Fjord.

LOA 130m, draught 5.0m.

Approx 100 vessels handled annually.

Vessels with large draft must carry signal flag D (Audio signal: 1 long tone followed by 2 short tones). Ships that have incoming current, will have to wait for ships that are carrying electricity. Passage should happen, where there is good width in the race.

BA 905. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

Pilotage is compulsory for vessel of LOA more than 60m and 3.5m draught . Ships with maximum draught, will only be allowed for daytime sailing. Night time sailing only available for ships up to 1500t DWT and equipped with floodlights. Pilot boards position 56°41.30'N 10°30.00'E.

A pair of red leading lights, in line bearing 260°, leads through the dredged channel to Hobro. The lights are exhibited from framework towers each surmounted by a white triangle with red bands, the front light is situated near the centre of the N quay, elevation 14m, the rear light, elevation 32m, is situated over 0.5nm W.

Water level: Strong NW winds veering to NE may raise the level of the water by nearly 0.9m, and SE winds veering to SW may cause it to fall approx 0.5m.

Tugs available.

HOBRO, MARIAGER FJORD 56°38.30'N 9°48.38'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DK HBO 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: DanPilot, Lodseriet , Ch 87. Tel: Phone +45 63 25 66 66 (24 hours), Fax: +45 63 25 66 49, Email: danpilot@danpilot.dk.

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.

Vessels with large draught must display Flag D of International Code of Signals.

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.