Skaelskor (DKSSK)

The port is use as a marina and primarily used for yachts. The following larger private ports are located in the vicinity: Gulfhavn (refinery with tanker berths) and Stigsnaesvaerkets Havn (coal berth), see separate entries.

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.

Skaelskor is located on the W coast of the island of Sjaelland, approx 50nm WSW of Copenhagen.

LOA 60m, beam 10m, draught 4.1m.

A good anchorage for small vessels is located to the N side of Lindeskov Flak (55°15'N 11°13'E) in depths of 7m to 8m, except in winds blowing between SW and NW. There is good holding at Skaelskor Red (55°16'N 11°13'E) between Lindeskov Flak and Tudsehage in depths of 6m to 7m. Agerso Sund, Kopen (55°14'N 11°13'E) in 2m to 3m has good holding. Bogevig (55°14'N 11°12'E) in the bay between Egholm and N part of Agerso, in the area between the deep channel and the steep coastal bank, is suitable for larger vessels as depths are 9m to 11m. Smaller vessels may anchor closer in off the S point of Egholm, in depths of 3m to 4m. The bottom here is softer than elsewhere in Agerso Sund but seas may be higher in SE winds. Molledyb (55°11'.5N 11°14'.2E) SE of Osterhoved Flak has depths of 5m or less. Vessels may also anchor, at a safe distance, off the Gulf Oil Pier (55°12'.0N 11°15'.5E) in depths of 20m.

A channel leads to the outer harbour with depths alongside of 4.2m. The inner harbour has depths of 3.3m.

BA 2583, 938. Admiralty Pilot NP18.

1010.

Pilotage is not compulsory but is recommended due to the narrow width of the channel and the strength of the current. Pilot can be ordered via agents, with 6 hours notice.

Range 0.4m. Winds from N can raise water level by up to 1.2m; winds from S can lower it by 0.6m. Current: The flow is very strong partly due to the shallow inlet N of the town. In settled weather it changes every 6 hours and may attain a rate of 5kts; in unsettled weather the current may continue in the same direction for longer periods.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

Lyngby Radio is recommended for passing messages. The station works throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16.

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.

Speed is restricted to a max of 3kts in the harbour area.

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.