Skaw (DKSKA)

Skagen is primarily a fishing port with associated industries but has recently undergone a substantial programme of expansion which is attracting more cruise liners and larger cargo vessels. Vessels up to 400m can now enter the port and a new 600m long pier has been built. The port is open all year.

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.

Skagen is situated at the northernmost point of the Danish mainland.

The max permitted height of a vessel using Vestre Bassin is 27m. Largest vessel handled: "MS Brilliance of the Seas" passenger vessel. 10,759DWT, LOA292m, Beam 30.8m, Draught 8.5m. The new facilities can now take vessels up to LOA400m.

Approx 360,000t of cargo, 500 vessels and 10,000 passengers handled annually.

Vessels can anchor off the harbour entrance.

Leading Lights: Font light (mast) (57°43.1'N 010°35.5'E) on W inner mole; Rear light (metal framework tower) (262m further NNW) on Gamle Pier. From a position about 1nm SE of the front light, the alignment, 334.5°, of the lights leads through the harbour entrance, passing SSW of a sandbank, least depth 2.5m, then between the breakwater heads, each marked by lights (green or red tower, height 7m).

BA 2107, Dan 101. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

1025.

Not compulsory except for tankers, loaded or unloaded, more than 1,500DWT. Pilots board either NE of Grenen or outside the harbour entrance.

Speed limit in the harbour is restricted to 3kts. Depth at entrance 9.0m.

Range 0.30m. W winds can raise the water level by 1.4m; E winds lower it by 0.9m. Winds between W and SSW can give NE current; winds between N and SSE can give SW current. Prevailing current is NE across the harbour entrance, maximum rate 2kts.

There are 2 tugs available, 1x700hp and 1x300hp.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

SKAGEN 57°42.86'N 10°35.63'E (THE SKAW) UNCTAD LOCODE: DK SKA For details see: GENERAL NOTES DENMARK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 37/25 The Danish Harbour Pilot Update Aug 2025, (RSDRA2025000395855), 37/25 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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: Pilot station: Ch 16, 12 and 13. Harbour Control: Ch 16, 09, 12 and 13. Tugs: Ch 16, 12 and 13.

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 2 2. Passenger List 2 3. Bonded Stores List 2 4. General Questionnaire 1 5. Declaration of Security 1 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. The General Questionnaire and Crew List are required to be sent to the PFSO prior to arrival: Email: pfso@skagenhavn.dk or Fax: +45 98450338.

Traffic regulations: Vessels leaving harbour must give way to vessels entering. Fishing is prohibited within 700m of the entrance to the harbour, so as not to impede vessels entering or leaving.

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.