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Navigation through Danish Waters
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Title: Navigation Through Danish Waters
Publisher: The Danish Maritime Authority
Copyright: The Danish Maritime Authority
Description: Navigation through Danish Waters presents relevant information on navigation in Danish
waters including the transit route (Route T) and the Sound.
Language: English
Identifier ISBN:
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Version/date: 9.0 FEB 2013
URL: http://www.soefartsstyrelsen.dk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Publikationer/Navigation/NtDW.pdf
The Danish Maritime Authority

Carl Jacobsens Vej 31
2500 Valby
Telephone: +45 91 37 60 00
Fax: +45 91 37 60 01
E-mail: sfs@dma.dk
Internet: http://www.dma.dk
Table of contents
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Table of contents
1. Preface
List of Abbreviations
2. Planning
2.1
Publications
English publications
Danish publications (Note: some are in Danish only)
2.2
Danish Charts for passage
2.3
Operational requirements and recommendations

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2.4
2.3.1 Reporting of Dangerous or Polluting goods

2.3.2 Reporting of incidents
2.3.3 The Great Belt
2.3.4 The Sound
2.3.5 Bunkering
2.3.6 Ship-to ship transfer of cargo oil
Addresses
3. Navigational Description
3.1
Overview of Transit Routes in Danish Waters and adjacent waters

Note: TSS North of Rgen, TSS Bornholmsgat and Adlergrund are not
shown on the overview
3.2 Route T
3.2.1
Traffic separation scheme At HATTER BARN (least depth 15 m) and DW

route Hatter Barn - Hatterrev
3.2.2
Traffic separation scheme Between Korsr and Sprog
3.2.3
Limits of VTS BELTREP in the Great Belt
3.2.4
DW- and T Route at Vengeancegrund
3.2.5. DW Route in Langelandsblt

3.2.6
Traffic separation scheme South of Gedser and DW Route (Kadetrenden)
3.3 The Sound

3.3.1
Traffic separation scheme In the Sound (Northern part between Helsingr and
Helsingborg)
3.3.2
The dredged channel through Drogden
3.3.3
Traffic separation scheme Off Falsterborev
3.3.4
VTS SOUNDREP Operational Area in the Sound
3.4 Baltic
3.4.1
Traffic separation scheme North of Rgen

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3.4.2
Trafic separation scheme Bornholmsgat
3.4.3
Trafic separation scheme Adlergrund
4. Emty section
5. Pilotage
5.1
Danish National Pilotage Provisions
5.1.1
Dangerous cargoes
5.1.2
Towing and towed vessels
5.2
IMO adopted pilotage Provisions
5.2.1
Deep-sea pilot
5.3
Pilot Addresses
6. Information to Mariners in Danish Waters

6.1
Ice Reports
6.2
Navtex
6.2.1
Transmission Times (UTC) and Limit of Service Areas
6.3
Navigational Warnings
6.4
Notices to Mariners and Chart Corrections
6.5
Emty section
6.6
Risk of Ice Accumulation on Ships
6.7
Weather Reports
6.7.1
Danish Weather Forcast Areas
6.8
Vessel Traffic Services
7. Orders etc.
7.1
Order on Summoning of Pilots etc.
7.2
Order No 488 of 31/05/2007 on the mandatory ship reporting system BELTREP and
navigation under the East Bridge and West Bridge in the Storeblt (Great Belt)1)
7.3
Order no. 924 of 25 August 2011. Order on the ship reporting system SOUNDREP and on
reporting
when passing the dredged channel of Drogden for ships the air draught of which exceeds 35
metres
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7.4
Navigation through the Entrances to the Baltic Sea (Amendment)
7.5
The Danish Pilotage Act No. 567 of 09/06/2006. (Text is refered via hyperlink)
7.6
Executive Order No 1199 of 01/12/2006 on the activities of pilotage service providers and the
obligations of pilots. (Text is refered via hyperlink)
7.7
Executive Order no. 1050 on payment for the Danish Pilotage Authority's services. (Text is
reffered via hyperlink)
7.8
Executive Order No 1201 of 01/12/2006 on the issuing of pilot certificates and pilot exemption
certificates with Enclosure. (Text is refered via hyperlink)
7.9
Executive Order no. 378 on the use of pilot. (Text is refered via hyperlink)
7.10
Order on Bunkering - Danish Statutory Order no. 733 of 25 June 2007 (Text is refered via
hyperlink)
7.11
Order on Transfer of oil cargo between ships (STS-operations) - Danish Statutory Order no.
734 of 25 June 2010. (Text is refered via hyperlink)
7.12
Statutory Order no. 1286 of 24 November 2010. Reporting of Dangerous og Polluting Goods.
(Text is refered via hyperlink)
7.13
Statutory Order no. 1021 of 26 August 2010. Reporting of incidents. (Text is refered via
hyperlink)
7.14
Order on rules of navigation etc. in certain Danish waters
1. Preface
With the object of ensuring the navigational safety of large ships passing through Danish waters, the Danish
government has established a transit route between Skagen (the Skaw) and the area northeast of Gedser. The
route is named Route T. When passing through the entrances to the Baltic Sea, ships should note that the
maximum obtainable depth in most parts of route T is 17 metres. However, in the area northeast of Gedser
areas the maximum obtainable depth is reduced to 16.4 metres due to sand migration.
Route T is marked by light buoys and lights. Danish pilot assistance is available from Skagen to Allinge on
the island of Bornholm. Under ice conditions Danish icebreakers will, as far as possible, render free
assistance to shipping.
In spite of the good buoyage, navigation through Danish waters presents, however, in certain areas
difficulties to large ships due to narrow waters, sharp bends, strong currents and shallow depths.
To ensure shipping, the environment and the fixed link across the Storeblt (Great Belt) in the Eastern
channel and the Western channel, a mandatory ship reporting system called BELTREP has been established.
A vessel traffic service, Great Belt VTS, has been established in connection with the mandatory ship
reporting system BELTREP.
The Danish Maritime Authority has issued an order concerning on the mandatory ship reporting system
BELTREP and navigation under the East Bridge and West Bridge in the Storeblt (Great Belt), see section
3.2.3 and 7.2.
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In all parts of Danish waters intensive fishing is carried out by large and small fishing vessels, and a large
number of pleasure craft are sailing in these waters during the summer season.
A mandatory Ship Reporting System in the Sound between Denmark and Sweden (SOUNDREP) has been
established on the 1 September 2011, see section 7.3.
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted an amendments to the recommandation on
navigation throuh the entrances to the Baltic Sea (Adopted on 23 October 2007), see section 7.4
Note: This publication is undergoing changes and updates. Therefore not all figures and charts are up to
date.
List of Abbreviations:
1. ALRS
2. DW
3. DWT
4. ETA
5. IMO
6. ITZ
7. NP.
8. SOLAS
9. TSS
10. UT (GMT)
11. VTS
Admiralty List of Radio Signals

Deep Water (route)
Dead Weight Tonnage
Estimated Time of Arrival
International Maritime Organization
Inshore Traffic Zone(s)
Admiralty Navigational Publication No..
Safety of Life at Sea
Traffic Separation Scheme
Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Time)
Vessel Traffic Service
2. Planning
2.1 Publications
English publications
Admiralty Notices to Mariners
Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals NP 76
Admiralty Tide Tables NP 202 vol. II European Waters
The Mariners Handbook NP 100
Admiralty sailing Directions NP 18
Danish publications (Note: some are in Danish only)
Efterretninger for Sfarende (EfS) (Danish Notices to Mariners) and Skortrettelser (Chart
Corrections)
Dansk Fyrliste (Danish List of Lights)
Tidevandstabeller Danmark (Tide Tables, Denmark)
Kort 1 (INT 1) / Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms used on Charts
Afmrkning af danske farvande version 8.0
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Den danske Lods, generelle oplysninger
Den danske Lods, farvandsbeskrivelser
Den danske Lods II
www.danskelods.dk
Den danske Havnelods, Erhvervshavne
Bag om Skortet
2.2 Danish Charts for passage
Nos in International Chart Series

Check out updates on this link: http://www.danskehavnelods.dk/indexkort/danskesoekort.html
92 (INT 1300)
101 (INT 1301)
102 (INT 1302)
103 (INT 1303)
112 (INT 1380)
114 (INT 1377)

128 (INT 1379)
131 (INT 1331)
132 (INT 1332)
133 (INT 1333)
141 (INT 1370)

142 (INT 1368)
143 (INT 1369)
151 (INT 1375)
152 (INT 1373)
158 (INT 1376)

189 (INT 1336)

2.3 Operational requirements and recommendations
2.3.1 Reporting of Dangerous or Polluting Goods
In order to prevent and reduce the damage to the environment in case of an incident involving vessels
carrying dangerous or polluting goods, the Danish authorities require that such ships, bound for or leaving
Danish ports, provide the Danish authorities with certain information. The requirements for this information
are laid down in the Danish Statutory Order no. 1286 of 24 November 2010 on the Provision of Information
on Dangerous or Polluting Goods on board Vessels (Ministry of the Environment). The Order is availableand can be downloaded at the web site of the Danish Maritime authority:
http://www.dma.dk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Legislation/Orders/2010/BEK-1286-24112010reporting%20of%20information%20on%20dangerous%20or%20polluting%20goods%20on%20board%20s
hips.pdf
2.3.2 Reporting of incidents

To enhance the safety and efficiency of maritime traffic and improve the response of authorities to
accidents, incidents or potentially dangerous situations at sea, including search and rescue operations, and to
further establish a firm knowledge on ships in Danish ports, a Community vessel traffic monitoring and
information system has been established. Accordingly ships are obliged to provide information on incidents
to the Admiral Danish Fleet and pre-arrival information etc. to the Danish port in question. The requirements
for this information are laid down in the Danish Statutory Order no. 1021 of 26 August 2010 on technical
regulation on a vessel traffic monitoring and information system in Danish waters and ports. The Order is
available- and can be downloaded at the web site of the Danish Maritime Authority:
http://www.dma.dk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Legislation/Orders/2010/BEK1+21-26082010trafikovervgning%20og%20informationssystem.pdf
2.3.3 The Great Belt

Recommendations for large ships and ships carrying INF-Cargoes
The entrances to the Baltic Sea are difficult to navigate, the waters are shallow and currents are strong. The
navigation of large ships and ships carrying INF-cargoes therefore constitutes a potential hazard to
international shipping and a danger of pollution. In order to prevent such incidents IMO has adopted a
recommendation for ships with a draught of 11 metres or more and ships irrespective of size or draught
carrying shipments of INF- cargoes. See sections 7.4.
Ships passing the Great Belt Bridge through The Eastern Channel and the Hatter Barn areas
In order to assist ships passing the Great Belt Bridge and Hatter Barn areas, a VTS mandatory Ship
Reporting System, BELTREP, operated by Great Belt VTS with a radio reporting system has been
established. Reporting to BELTREP is mandatory under the SOLAS convention for all ships of 50 GT and
above and ships with an air draught of 15 metres or more. The Great Belt VTS will
1. Broadcast information of general interest for shipping in the area concerning the traffic situation
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2. Provide individual navigational assistance for a ships decision-making with a view to avoid
collision with the Storeblt (Great Belt) bridges, collisions between ships and groundings in areas
difficult to navigate.
3. Recommend suitable anchorage for ships in cases of breakdown, adverse weather, low visibility,
changes in the indicated depth of water, etc.
The VTS makes use of radar surveillance, AIS information, infrared cameras and TV cameras. A guard
vessel is on stand by for rapid action in the bridge area. See sections 3.2.3 and 7.2.
2.3.4 The Sound
Ships passing through the Sound
In order to safeguard shipping and the environment in the Sound as well as the air traffic to and from
Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, a ship reporting system has been established by the name of SOUNDREP.
The ship reporting system is operated by a Vessel Traffic Service, Sound VTS. All ships of 300 gross
tonnage and above must participate when navigating within the operational area of SOUNDREP. Sound
VTS will broadcast relevant information concerning safety of navigation and provide information to
shipping about specific and urgent situations, which could cause conflicting traffic movements.The VTS
makes use of radar surveillance and AIS information, see section 7.3.
2.3.5 Bunkering
Ships providing bunkering services and ships participating in bunkering operations in Danish territorial
waters must perform such operations in accordance with Danish Statutory Order no. 733 of 25 June 2007.
The Order is available- and can be downloaded at the web site of the Danish Maritime Authority http://www.dma.dk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Legislation/Orders/2007/BEK-733-25062007transfer%20of%20bunker%20oil%20between%20ships%20in%20Danish%20territorial%20waters.pdf
2.3.6 Ship-to-ship transfer of oil cargo
Ships performing ship-to-ship transfer of cargo in in Danish territorial waters must perform such operations
in accordance with Danish Statutory Order no. 734 of 25 June 2010. The Order is available- and can be
downloaded at the web site of the Danish Maritime Authority http://www.dma.dk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Legislation/Orders/2007/BEK-734-25062007transfer%20of%20oil%20cargo%20between%20ships%20in%20Danish%20territorial%20waters.pdf
2.4 Addresses
The Danish Maritime Authority (new address JAN 2013)
DK- 2500 Valby
Phone: +45 91 37 60 00
Fax: +45 91 37 60 01
E-mail: sfs@dma.dk
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Web site:www.dma.dk
Danish Geodata Agency (Navigational Charts etc.)
Rentemestervej 8
DK-2400 Copenhagen NV
Denmark
Phone: +45 72 54 50 00
Fax: +45 35 87 50 51
E-mail: gst@gst.dk
Web site: www.gst.dk
The Danish Meteorological Institute
Lyngbyvej 100
DK-2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Phone: +45 39 15 75 00
Fax: +45 39 27 10 80
E-mail: dmi@dmi.dk
Web site: www.dmi.dk
Admiralty Danish Fleet (MRCC)
Postbox 1483
DK-8220 Brabrand
Phone:+45 8943 3099
E-mail: sok@mil.dk
Web site: www.forsvaret.dk
Maritime Assistance Service (In case of oil polution, groundings etc.)
Postbox 1483
DK-8220 Brabrand
Phone: +45 8943 3099
E-mail: mas@sok.dk
4. Navigational Description
3.1 Overview of inner Transit Routes in Danish Waters
Note: TSS Rgen, TSS Bornholmsgat and TSS Adlergrund as well as VTS-areas are not shown
on the overview.
3.2 Route T
3.2.1 Traffic separation scheme At HATTER BARN (least depth 15 m) and DW route Hatter Barn Hatterrev
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3.2.2 Traffic separation scheme Between Korsr and Sprog
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3.2.3 Limits of BELTREP (VTS Great Belt) in Storeblt (The Great Belt), see section 7.2.
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3.2.4 DW- and Route T at Vengeancegrund
3.2.5. DW Route in Langelandsblt
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3.2.6 Traffic separation scheme South of Gedser and DW Route (Kadetrenden)
NOTE: In the area northeast of Gedser areas the maximum obtainable depth is reduced to 16.4 metres due to
sand migration.
3.3 The Sound

3.3.1 Traffic separation scheme In the Sound (Northern part between Helsingr and Helsingborg)
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3.3.2 The dredged channel through Drogden
3.3.3 Traffic separation scheme Off Falsterborev
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3.3.4 SOUNDREP Operational Area.
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3.4 Baltic
3.4.1 Traffic separation scheme North of Rgen
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NOTE: Within German EEZ and Regulation

3.4.2 Trafic separation scheme Bornholmsgat
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3.4.3 Trafic separation scheme Adlergrund
4. Emty section
5. Pilotage
5.1 Danish National Pilotage Provisions
5.1.1 Dangerous cargoes

The Danish Pilotage Act, 4:
In internal and external territorial waters there is an obligation for ships to use a pilot if they
1) are carrying oil or have uncleaned cargo tanks that have not been rendered safe with inert air,
2) are carrying chemicals,
3) are carrying gases,
4) have more than 5,000 t bunker oil onboard or
5) are carrying highly radioactive material.
Subsection 2. The Danish Pilotage Authority specifies, in accordance with international definitions, what is
understood by the cargos mentioned in subsection 1.
Subsection 3. The Danish Pilotage Authority specifies more detailed rules on the exemption of certain ships
from the obligation to use a pilot.
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Subsection 4. The Danish Pilotage Authority specifies more detailed rules on exemption from the obligation
to use a pilot in certain waters
Additional rules may exist in The Danish Pilotage Authority Executiv Order on the use of Pilots
5.1.2 Towing and towed vessels
The Danish Pilotage Authority Executiv Order on the use of Pilots, 1:
A vessel that is towed shall use a pilot in excavated channels and buoyaged fairways leading into or past
harbours.
(2) If the towed vessel is unmanned or if it cannot be propelled by its own engine power, the towing vessel
shall use a pilot.
(3) A vessel which must use a pilot in pursuance of subsections (1) and (2) shall be exempted from this
obligation if
1) the gross tonnage of the towed vessel is less than 150;
2) the length (LOA) of the towed vessel is less than 28 metres; or
3) the vessel is towed or towing within the same harbour area
Additional rules may exist in The Danish Pilotage Authority Executiv Order on the use of Pilots
5.2 IMO adopted pilotage Provisions
IMO has adopted:
IMO recommendation SN.1/Circ.263 of 23 October 2007, Annex 1.9 og 1.14. See 7.4
5.2.1 Deep-sea pilot
The services of a deep-sea pilot are strongly recommended by IMO for infrequent visitors to Danish waters
and for all vessels constrained by their draught.
5.3 Pilot Addresses

Pilotage Authority:
Danish Maritime Authority
DK-2500 Valby
Phone: +45 91 37 30 00
E-mail: sfs@dma.dk
Web site: www.lodstilsynet.dk (www.dma.dk)
(The Danish Pilotage Authority has been closed down and, subsequently, its activities have been transferred
to the Danish Maritime Authority)
The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) is the competent pilotage authority in Denmark.
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Main tasks are:
to issue regulation for the conditions, under which pilots and pilotage service providers must
perform in Danish waters
to supervise governmental and private pilot companies on the Danish market
to issue and renew pilot certificates and pilot exemption certificates
to register pilotage service providers
Pilotage service providers:

For ordering of pilot the following pilotage service providers can be contacted.
DanPilot
Havnepladsen 3A
DK - 5700 Svendborg
24 hrs phone: +45 6325 6666
E-mail (Operation): danpilot@danpilot.dk
E-mail (Administration): account@danpilot.dk
Web site: www.danpilot.dk
DanPilot is the Danish State Pilotage Service Provider. DanPilot competes with private operators on the
market for pilotage of vessels into and out of Danish Ports. The law has granted DanPilot exclusive rights to
pilot vessels transiting into and out of the Baltic Sea through the Danish straits. Details are available on
DanPilots home page danpilot.dk
Danish Pilot Service A/S
Gothersgade 48
DK - 7000 Fredericia
24 hrs phone: +45 75 91 44 96
E-mail: info@danishpilotservice.dk
Web site: www.danishpilotservice.dk
Frederikshavn Pilot Service

Langerak 5
Postboks 163, DK - 9900 Frederikshavn
24 hrs phone: +45 98 42 22 22
E-mail: info@frederikshavnpilot.dk
Web site: www.frederikshavnpilot.dk
Rnne Pilot
Munch Petersens Vej 2
Postboks 47, DK - 3700 Rnne
24 hrs phone: +45 51 36 37 48
E-mail: roennehavn@roennehavn.dk
Web site: www.roennehavn.dk (English)
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Aarhus Port Pilot
Mindet 2
Postboks 130, DK - 8100 Aarhus C
24 hrs phone: +45 89 36 82 52
E-mail: port@aarhus.dk
Web site: www.aarhushavn.dk
Skagen Pilot Service
Auktionsvej 10
DK - 9990 Skagen
24 hrs phone: +45 98 44 37 87
E-mail: sklo@saga-shipping.dk
Web site: www.skagenlods.dk
Hanstholm Port Pilot
Auktionsgade 39
DK - 7730 Hanstholm
24 hrs phone: +45 96 55 07 10
E-mail: info@portofhanstholm.dk
Web site: www.hanstholmhavn.dk
Hirtshals Port Pilot
Norgeskajen 11
DK - 9850 Hirtshals
24 hrs phone: + 45 98 94 14 22
E-mail: havnevagten@hirtshalshavn.dk
Web site: www.portofhirtshals.com
Limfjord Pilot
Kabbelvej 45
DK-7620 Lemvig
24 hrs phone: +45 40 89 41 09
E-mail: lars@limfjordpilot.dk
Web site: www.limfjordpilot.com
Information from DanPilot

Deep Sea Pilotage service in the Baltic Sea
DanPilot has licensed pilots available for any port in the Baltic Sea.
Bunkering
If a vessel wants to bunker when passing through Danish waters, the pilot will assist in communicating with
the bunkering company as well as in finding a safe place to anchor for the bunker operation.
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Stores and provision
Same services as for bunkering.
Crew change
At indivual DanPilot stations crew change can be done.
The Sound
Maximum draught for transiting Sundet (the Sound) is 7.70 meters (25'03") in water of density 1.005 kg/m3.
NOTE: Questions - apart from requests for pilotassistance - can be answered only within normal business
hours.
6. Information to Mariners in Danish Waters

Information to mariners navigating in Danish waters is issued by the following different systems:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Ice Reports
NAVTEX
NAVWARN
Notices to Mariners and Chart Corrections
Warnings against Risk of Ice Accumulation on Ships
Weather Reports
VTS-System
6.1 Ice Reports

Ice reports are available to mariners when ice can be experienced in Danish waters. The reports to mariners
are broadcasted by Danmarks Radio as follows:
0545 0845 1145 1745 2245 local time on 1062 kHz.
Via radio telephony in connection with broadcast of traffic lists over Danish coastal radio station Lyngby
Radio, as follows
at 1305 UTC on 1704 kHz, 1734 kHz, 1758 kHz and 2586 kHz.
Further information about the ice situation in local areas can be given upon request from ships.
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6.2 Navtex
The NAVTEX-broadcast covers a wide spectrum of information, which is useful for mariners. The
broadcasts provide the following information:
Navigational warnings, e.g.:
Casualties to lights, fog signals and buoys;
The presence of dangerous wrecks and, if relevant, their marking;
Establishment of new aids to navigation or changes to existing ones;
The presence of large unwieldy tows in congested waters;
Drifting mines;
Areas where search and rescue (SAR) and anti-pollution operations are being carried out (for
avoidance of such areas);
The presence of newly discovered rocks, shoals, reefs and wrecks likely to constitute a danger to
shipping and, if relevant, their marking;
Unexpected alteration or suspension of established routes;
Cable or pipe-laying activities, the towing of large submerged objects for research or exploration
purposes, the employment of manned or unmanned submersibles, or other underwater operations
constituting potential dangers in or near shipping lanes;
Establishment of offshore structures;
Significant malfunctioning of radionavigation service and shore-based maritime safety information
radio or satellite services;
Information concerning special operations which might affect the safety of shipping, sometimes over
wide areas, e.g. naval exercises, missile firings, space missions, nuclear tests, etc.
Acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.
Meteorological warnings (storm and gale, extraordinary wave heights);
Ice reports;
Search and Rescue information;
Meteorological forecasts;
Pilot service messages.
6.2.1 Transmission Times (UTC) and Limit of Service Areas
[I] 0120 0520 (w) 0920 1320 (i) 1720 (w) 2120
[J] 0130 0530 (w) 0930 1330 (i) 1730 (w) 2130
[L] 0150 (w) 0550 0950 1350 (w) 1750 2150
(w) including weather report
(i) including ice report
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6.3 Navigational warnings

Navigational warnings contain the following information about:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
Casualties to lights, fog signals and buoys;

The presence of dangerous wrecks and, if relevant, their marking;
Establishment of new aids to navigation or changes to existing ones;
The presence of large unwieldy tows in congested waters;
Drifting mines;
Areas where search and rescue (SAR) and anti-pollution operations are being carried out (for
avoidance of such areas);
The presence of newly discovered rocks, shoals, reefs and wrecks likely to constitute a danger to
shipping and, if relevant, their marking;
Unexpected alteration or suspension of established routes;
Cable or pipe-laying activities, the towing of large submerged objects for research or exploration
purposes, the employment of manned or unmanned submersibles, or other underwater operations
constituting potential dangers in or near shipping lanes;
Establishment of offshore structures;
Significant malfunctioning of radionavigation service and shore-based maritime safety information
radio or satellite services;
Information concerning special operations which might affect the safety of shipping, sometimes over
wide areas, e.g. naval exercises, missile firings, space missions, nuclear tests, etc.
Acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.
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Navigational warnings are sent from the Danish coastal radio station (Lyngby Radio) as long as the
warnings are in force. They are sent by radiotelephony in English and Danish after preceding announcement
on 2182 kHz and VHF, channel 16.
6.4 Notices to Mariners and Chart Corrections

(Efterretninger for Sfarende og Skortrettelser)
Mariners are informed on matters related to navigation in Danish waters, including charts corrections,
through Efterretninger for Sfarende, the Danish Notices to Mariners, which is published weekly.
The digital edition of Efterretninger for Sfarende is normally published every Friday, is free and can be
received by e-mail with attachment via subscription service. Registration and deregistration of subscription
may be done on DMAs website dma.dk.
Alternatively the digital edition can be downloaded directly from dma.dk. Any questions concerning the
digital edition can be directed to tel. +45 3917 4433 or +45 3917 4400.
Users of EfS without internet access may contact Iver C. Weilbach & Co. A/S and receive a printed version
of the publication weekly (please note that payment will be set and charged by Iver C. Weilbach & Co. A/S).
For further information concerning this service please contact Iver C. Weilbach & Co. A/S, tel. +45 3334
3560 or by e-mail: nautical@weilbach.dk.
Horizontal Datum for the mentioned Danish charts and other nautical publications are at Mean Sea Level
and positions are in "World Geodetic System 1984" (WGS84).
"Chart Corrections" describes in English the necessary corrections for maintenance of the nautical charts
issued by The Danish National Survey and Cadastre.
As updated charts can be imperative for safe navigation, users charts must be kept updated and only the
latest editions should be used. Information regarding publishing of new editions and updated reprints is
available in "Chart Corrections".
6.5 Emty section
6.6 Risk of Ice Accumulation on Ships
In certain weather conditions ice, formed of seawater, accumulating on the hulls and superstructures of ships
can present a serious danger. Ice accumulation may occur from spray or seawater breaking over the ship
when the air temperature is below the freezing point of seawater. The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI)
informs about the risk of ice accumulation in the Danish and adjacent waters. The information is
broadcasted over the Danish radio every hour on the hour and over coast radio stations (2182 kHz and VHF,
channel 16 - in Danish).
6.7 Weather Reports
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Weather reports are sent over Danmarks Radio 5 times per day (1062 kHz). Strong wind and gale warnings
are broadcasted on 2182 kHz and VHF, channel 16. Gale warnings are sent when the wind speed is expected
to be 25 m/s or more (10-12 Beaufort), strong wind warnings are sent when the wind speed is expected to be
between 14 and 25 m/s (7-9 Beaufort).
6.7.1 Danish Weather Forcast Areas
2. Southern Baltic
3. Western Baltic
4. The Belts and the Sound
5. Kattegat
6. Skagerrak
6.8 Vessel Traffic Services

A mandatory ship reporting system BELTREP operated by VTS Great Belt has been established in the Great
Belt and Hatter Barn areas. See Section 7.2.
A mandatory ship reporting system operated by SOUND VTS are established in the Sound between
Denmark and Sweden. See Section 7.3.
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7. Orders etc.
1. Order on summoning of pilots etc.
2. Order No 488 of 31th May 2007 Order on the mandatory ship reporting system BELTREP and
navigation under the East Bridge and West Bridge in the Storeblt (Great Belt).
3. Order no. 924 25/08/2011. Order on the ship reporting system SOUNDREP and on reporting when
passing the dredged channel of Drogden for ships the air draught of which exceeds 35 metres
4. Navigation through the Entrances to the Baltic Sea Amendment.
5. The Danish Pilotage Act No. 567 of 09/06/2006.
6. Executive Order No 1199 of 01/12/2006 on the activities of pilotage service providers and the
obligations of pilots.
7. Executive Order no. 1050 on payment for the Danish Pilotage Authority's services.
8. Executive Order No 1201 of 01/12/2006 on the issuing of pilot certificates and pilot exemption
certificates with Enclosure.
9. Executive Order no. 378 on the use of pilot.
10. Order on Bunkering - Danish Statutory Order no. 733 of 25 June 2007.
11. Order on Transfer of oil cargo between ships (STS-operations) - Danish Statutory Order no. 734 of
25 June 2010.
12. Statutory Order no. 1286 of 24 November 2010. Reporting of Dangerous of Polluting Goods.
13. Statutory Order no. 1021 of 26 August 2010. Reporting of incidents.
14. Order on rules of navigation etc. in certain Danish waters.
7.1 Order on summoning of pilots etc.

In pursuance of Section 7 (4) and Section 23 (2) of the Danish Pilotage Act, cf. Consolidated Act no. 529 of
4 August 1989, the following provisions are laid down:
Section 1. Ordering a pilot at Danish pilot stations shall be to the relevant pilot station with the notice
specified in Section 2. The order shall include information on:
1) the ship's name, call sign and IMO number,
2) the ship's GT, length, breadth and draught,
3) the ship's estimated time of arrival at the place from which pilotage is required,
4) the ship's speed, and
5) the place to which pilotage is required.
Section 2. For ships arriving from sea, the order shall be placed at least 6 hours before estimated arrival at
the place from which pilotage is required, and confirmed or amended 1 hour before the estimated time of
arrival, cf., however, Subsection 2.
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Subsection 2. For transit pilotage through Route T from the waters around the Skaw to the waters around
Bornholm or vice versa, the pilot shall, however, be ordered not less than 12 hours before the estimated time
of arrival and confirmed or amended 3 hours before the estimated time of arrival.
Subsection. 3. For ships which must be piloted from harbour, berth or similar, the pilot shall be ordered not
less than 4 hours before his services are required. Confirmation and any amendments shall be made not less
than 1 hour before the estimated time of departure.
Section 3. The ship's master shall manoeuvre the ship so that the pilot can embark or disembark as quickly
and safely as possible.
Subsection 2. If exceptional circumstances prevent the pilot from boarding, pilotage may be carried out from
the pilot boat or from land.
Section 4. Unless prevented by exceptional circumstances, the ship's master shall take the pilot boat in tow
during pilotage when the pilot so requests.
Section 5. During pilotage, the ship's master shall provide the pilot with all information of significance for
the pilotage.
Section 6. Apart from the lights prescribed by international maritime regulations, a vessel carrying out
pilotage shall fly a flag the top half of which is white and the bottom half is red. The vessel shall also fly its
national flag.
Section 7. Violations of Sections 3-6 shall be punishable by fine.
Section 8. This order shall enter into force on 1 August 2002.
Subsection 2. Order no. 29 of 30 January 1985 on summoning of pilots etc. shall be repealed.
The Danish Maritime Safety Administration, 4 July 2002
7.2 Order No 488 of 31th May 2007
Order on the mandatory ship reporting system BELTREP and navigation under the East Bridge and
West Bridge in the Storeblt (Great Belt)1)
Pursuant to Section 1(1) and (3), Section 6 and Section 32 in the Act on Safety at Sea, cf. Consolidated
Order no. 627 of 26 July 2002, as amended by Act no. 547 of 8 June and Act no. 567 of 9 June 2006 and by
authority of the Minister of Economic and Business Affairs, the following provisions are laid down in
concert with the Ministry of Defence:
1. - This order applies to Danish and foreign ships.
2. - This order establishes provisions for navigation and procedure for participation in the ship reporting
system BELTREP in the areas surrounding the fixed link across the Storeblt (Great Belt) and Hatter Barn
in Sams Belt.
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(2) The ship reporting system BELTREP is approved by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)2)
and applies to the ships mentioned in Section 3(2).
The ship reporting system BELTREP
3. - To ensure shipping, the environment and the fixed link across the Storeblt (Great Belt) in the Eastern
channel and the Western channel, a ship reporting system called BELTREP has been established.
(2) The following ships shall report to BELTREP:
1) All ships with a gross tonnage of 50 or more.
2) All ships with an air draught of 15 metres or more.
(3) Ships shall report when passing the reporting lines, cf. Section 4 and 5 or before departing from a port
located in the BELTREP area.
4. - The area of the ship reporting system BELTREP, which covers the central and the northern part of the
Great Belt and the waters around Hatter Barn in Sams Belt, is limited by the following reporting lines:
1) A northern limit by a reporting line between Fyn, Sams and Sjlland connected by the following points:
Fyn: 5536.00 N, 01038.00 E (Korshavn)
Sams: 5547.00 N, 01038.00 E (East coast of Sams)
5600.00 N, 01056.00 E (South east of Marthe Flak)
Sjlland: 5600.00 N, 01117.00 E (Sjllands Odde)
1) This Order contains provisions implementing article 5 (1) and article 7 (1) in Directive 2002/59/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring
and information system and repealing Council Directive 93/75/EEC, Official Journal 2002, L 208, p. 10.
2) A southern limit at the reporting line between Sjlland, Om and the east side of Langeland connected by
the following points:
Stigsns: 5512.00 N, 01115.40 E (Gulfs oil pier)
Om: 5508.40 N, 01109.00 E (respids, Om)
5505.00 N, 01109.00 E (South of respids)
Langeland: 5505.00 N, 01056.10 E (Snde re)
3) A southern limit at the reporting line between the west side of Langeland and Thur Rev buoy connected
by the following points:
Langeland: 5500.00 N, 01048.70 E (South of Korseblle Rev)
Thur Rev: 5501.20 N, 01044.00 E (Thur Rev buoy)
(2) The area of limitation of BELTREP in no. 1, 2 and 3 is shown on the chartlet, cf. appendix 2.
5. - The BELTREP area is divided into two sectors which are separated by a reporting line at the latitude
5535.00 N. (Fyns Hoved Jammerland Bugt).
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(2) Sector 1 is located north of the latitude and sector 2 south of the latitude. Each sector has a VHF channel
which shall be used at communication as stated in appendix 1.
Vessel Traffic Service Great Belt VTS
6. - The Vessel Traffic Service Great Belt VTS has been established in connection with the mandatory ship
reporting system BELTREP.
(2) The Vessel Traffic Service Great Belt VTS is managed by the Danish VTS authority. 7. - The guidelines
provided in appendix 1 shall be followed when communicating with Great Belt VTS.
8. - Great Belt VTS provides the following services for shipping within the area mention in Section 4 (1):
1) Broadcast of information of general interest for shipping in the area concerning the traffic situation,
marking, light house, conditions relating to wind and current, water level, ice conditions and other matters
related to navigation and safety. Such general broadcasts will be transmitted on VHF channel 10 or a
channel appointed by Great Belt VTS subsequent to previous announcement on channel 16 as well as the
working channels 11 and 74. Furthermore, such reports can be given on request by Great Belt VTS on a
specified channel.
2) Individual navigational assistance for a ships decision-making with a view to avoid collision with the
Storeblt (Great Belt) bridges, collisions between ships and groundings in areas difficult to navigate.
3) Recommend suitable anchorage for ships in cases of breakdown, adverse weather, low visibility, changes
in the indicated depth of water, etc. Anchorages are marked on nautical charts covering the area as well on
the chartlet in appendix 2.
(2) Information about specific matters regarding safety of navigation in the area will be broadcasted via
VHF channel 10 or via a channel specified by Great Belt VTS subsequent to previous announcement on
channel 16 as well as the working channels 11 and 74.
(3) All ships in the BELTREP area shall monitor
the working channels for the BELTREP reporting
system.
The East Bridge
9. - The bridge over the East channel is a suspension bridge connecting Sprog and Sjlland. The bridges 2
connecting spans rest on 2 abutments, 2 anchor blocks and 19 bridge piers, 12 towards Sjlland and 7
towards Sprog. The bridge piers are numbered from 2 to 26 starting from the Sjlland side.
(2) In the span between the 2 bridge towers, no. 16 and no. 17 a traffic separation system has been
established, cf. Appendix 3. The free vertical clearance at mean sea level between the bridge towers is 65
metres. The lowest free vertical clearance at mean sea level of each individual bridge span is shown in the
table, cf. appendix 4.
Navigation provisions and prohibitions in the Eastern Channel
10. - Navigation under the East Bridge is only allowed for ships with an air draught of less than 65 metres.
(2) Ships of 20 metres or more in length shall use the traffic lanes in the traffic separation scheme between
Korsr and Sprog.
(3) Ships of 20 metres or less in length and sailing vessels are recommended to avoid using the traffic lanes
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of the traffic separation scheme between the two bridge towers of the East Bridge and instead to use the
adjacent connection spans.
(4) Fishing is prohibited in the northbound and southbound traffic lanes in the traffic separation scheme
between Korsr and Sprog, cf. appendix 3.
The West Bridge
11. - The West Bridge is a low-level bridge connecting the islands of Fyn and Sprog. It rests on 2
abutments and 62 bridge piers. The bridge piers are numbered from 2 to 63 starting from Sprog.
(2) The eastern navigation span of the West Bridge is established between piers 34 and 35, and the western
navigation span is established between piers 37 and 38. The two navigation spans are separated by two
unmarked bridge spans. The navigation spans have a width of 104 metres. Over a width of 70 metres around
the centre of the navigation spans, the free vertical
clearance is 18 metres at mean sea level, cf. appendix 5.
Navigation provisions and prohibitions in theWestern Channel
12. - Navigation through the West Bridge is only allowed for vessels of less than 1,000 tons deadweight and
ships with an air draught of less than 18 metres.
(2) All vessels of 50 gross tonnage and upwards wishing to pass under the West Bridge shall use the two
marked navigation spans.
(3) Northbound vessels shall use the eastern navigation span and southbound vessels shalluse the western
navigation span, cf. appendix 5.
(4) Anchoring and fishing is prohibited in the buoyed navigation lanes through the West Bridge. This
provision also applies to these lanes extension of 500 metres on the opposite side of the bridge.
(5) Navigation at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow is prohibited off the navigation spans
and within a distance of 500 metres from the bridge.
General prohibitions
13. - Making fast to and anchoring under either of the bridges is prohibited without prior consent of VTS
Great Belt.
(2) Diving and unnecessary stay in the navigational channels under either of the bridges is prohibited
without prior consent of Great Belt VTS.
Penalties and entry into force, etc.
14. - Contravention of this order shall be punishable by fine or imprisonment for up to one year.
(2) The penalty may increase to imprisonment of up to 2 years if
1) contravention has caused harm to life or health or brought about the risk thereof,
2) a ban or order has previously been issued regarding the same or equivalent circumstances, or
3) contravention resulted in, or was intended to result in, financial gain for the person concerned or for
others.
(3) It shall be deemed particularly aggravating circumstances if young people under the age of 18 have
suffered harm to life or health or there has been the risk thereof, cf. subsection 2, point 1.
(4) If the profits gained through the contravention are not confiscated, particular consideration shall be given
to the size of the financial gain or intended financial gain when meting out the fine, including supplementary
fines.
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(5) Criminal liability may be incurred by companies etc. (legal entities) in accordance with the rules of
Chapter 5 of the Penal Code.
15. - This order enters into force on 1 July 2007.
(2) Order no. 86 of 12 February 2004 on navigation through the East Bridge and the West Bridge in the
Great Belt shall be repealed.
Danish Maritime Authority, 31th May 2007
ANDREAS NORDSETH
/ Carsten G. Jensen
2) Adopted by resolution MSC.230(82) on 5 December 2006: Adoption of amendments to existing
mandatory ship reporting system In the Storeblt (Great Belt) Traffic Area.
Appendix 1
Reports for the mandatory ship reporting system BELTREP
VHF channel 74 Communication sector 1
VHF channel 11 Communication sector 2
VHF channel 10 Broadcast, navigational assistance and back-up channel
VHF channel 16 Great Belt VTS radio monitoring and announcement of broadcast
Procedure for reporting and communicating with Great Belt VTS
1) Calls to the Great Belt VTS shall be made using VHF radio channels 74 and 11 or another channel
assigned by Great Belt VHF.
2) A full report shall be submitted when crossing the northern and southern reporting lines or before
departure from a port within the BELTREP area. The content of a full report is shown in the reporting
format below.
3) A short report shall be submitted when crossing the reporting line between sector 1 and sector 2 located at
latitude 5535`.00 N.
The content of a short report is shown in the following reporting format.
4) Reports shall be submitted via a VHF radio. Parts of a report may, however, be submitted by other means
such as Automatic Identification System (AIS), etc.
5) A supplementary report shall be made whenever there is a change in navigational status or circumstances,
particularly in relation to item Q of the reporting format below.
6) A ship that cannot use VHF shall 2 hours before entering the BELTREP area submit its report to Great
Belt VTS by telephone no. +45 58 37 68 68. The further communication during the navigation is then
agreed on.
7) The language for communication is English. Danish language may be used in certain circumstances.
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FULL REPORT
Designator
A
Function
Ship
Information required
Name of the ship, call sign and IMO identification number (if
available)
Position
A 4-digit group giving latitude in degrees and minutes suffixed

with N and a 5-digit group giving longitude in degrees and
minutes suffixed with E
Next port of call
The name of the expected destination
Route
A brief description of the intended routed as planned by the

master (see below)
Draught
A 2 or 3-digit group giving the present maximum draught in

metres (E.g.: 8.7 metres or 10.2 metres)
Defects and deficiencies
Details of defects and deficiencies affecting the equipment

of the ship or any other circumstances affecting normal
navigation
and manoeuvrability
Deadweight tonnage and

air draught
SHORT REPORT
A
Ship
Name of the ship, call sign and IMO identification number (if
available)
Position
A 4-digit group giving latitude in degrees and minutes suffixed

with N and a 5-digit group giving longitude in degrees and
minutes suffixed with E
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Appendix 2
The BELTREP area
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Appendix 3
Navigation in the Eastern Channel
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Appendix 4
The East Bridge
Attention should be given to the fact that the depth in the navigation spans varies and charts should be
consulted when planning such navigation.
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Appendix 5
The West Bridge with navigation span channels
Attention should be given to the fact that the current in the Western channel normally not runs parallel
with the direction of the navigation through the spans.
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7.3 Order no. 924 of 25 August 2011 issued by the Danish Maritime Authority.
Translation. Only the Danish version has legal validity
Order on the ship reporting system SOUNDREP and on reporting
when passing the dredged channel of Drogden
for ships the air draught of which exceeds 35 metres1
In pursuance of section 1(1) and (3), section 6, section 17(6) and section 32 of the act on safety at sea
(lov om sikkerhed til ss), cf. consolidated act no. 654 of 15 June 2010, the following provisions are laid
down by authority:
The ship reporting system SOUNDREP
Section 1. In order to safeguard shipping and the environment in the Sound as well as the air traffic to
and from Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, a ship reporting system has been established by the name of
SOUNDREP.
Subsection 2. In annex 1 of this order, the geographical coverage as well as provisions and procedures
for ships participation in the ship reporting system SOUNDREP are laid down.
Subsection 3. SOUNDREP involves a special reporting obligation for ships the air draught of which
exceeds 35 metres when passing the dredged channel of Drogden, cf. paragraph 6.6 of the resolution as
given in annex 1. The area in which this reporting obligation applies is shown in the chartlet in annex 2.
Section 2. Danish and foreign ships shall meet the reporting obligations, provisions and procedures of
the mandatory ship reporting system SOUNDREP, as adopted by resolution MSC.314(88) on 29 November
2010 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as given in annex 1. As regards conditions covered
by the act on protection of the marine environment (lov om beskyttelse af havmiljet), reference is made to
the order on the reporting of information on dangerous goods through the ship reporting system
SOUNDREP issued by the Nature Agency.
Section 3. The Danish Maritime Safety Administration is responsible for the operation of the ship reporting system SOUNDREP insofar as regards Danish territorial waters and the Danish exclusive economic
zone.
Subsection 2. SOUNDREP shall be operated in compliance with the Guidance on vessel traffic
services (VTS) in Danish waters.
Section 4. The Danish Maritime Safety Administration shall decide whether to contact the relevant
Danish authorities with a view to enforcement measures on the basis of SOUNDREP observations, for
1
This order contains provisions derived from Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and the Council,
as amended by directive 2009/17/EC establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information
system.
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example if ships contravene the provisions of the ship reporting system in Danish territorial waters or in the
Danish exclusive economic zone.
Penalty and entry into force, etc.
Section 5. Contraventions of section 2 shall be liable to punishment by fine or imprisonment for a
term not exceeding one year.
Subsection 2. The penalty may be increased to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, if
1)
the contravention has caused damage to life or health or risk of such damage;
2)
an injunction or order has previously been issued in connection with the same or equivalent situations;
or
3)
the contravention has produced or has been intended to produce financial benefits to the contravener or
others.
Subsection 3. Companies etc. (legal personalities) may be liable to punishment according to the
provisions of chapter 5 of the Penal Code.
Section 6. This order shall enter into force on 1 September 2011.
Subsection 2. Order no. 955 of 13 October 2005 on radio reporting when passing the dredged channel
of Drogden for ships the air draught of which exceeds 35 metres shall be repealed.
Danish Maritime Authority, 25 August 2011
Per Snderstrup / Carsten Jensen
RESOLUTION MSC.314(88)
(adopted on 29 November 2010)
NEW MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM
"IN THE SOUND BETWEEN DENMARK AND SWEDEN" (SOUNDREP)
THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,
RECALLING Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the
functions of the Committee,
RECALLING ALSO regulation V/11 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as
amended (SOLAS Convention), in relation to the adoption of mandatory ship reporting systems by the
Organization,
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RECALLING FURTHER resolution A.858(20), resolving that the function of adopting ship reporting
systems shall be performed by the Committee on behalf of the Organization,
TAKING INTO ACCOUNT the Guidelines and criteria for ship reporting systems adopted by resolution
MSC.43(64), as amended by resolutions MSC.111(73) and MSC.189(79),
HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendations of the Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, at its fiftysixth session,
1. ADOPTS, in accordance with SOLAS regulation V/11, a new mandatory ship reporting system "In the
Sound between Denmark and Sweden" (SOUNDREP), as set out in annex;
2. DECIDES that the above-mentioned new mandatory ship reporting system will enter into force at 0000
hours UTC on 1 September 2011;
3. REQUESTS the Secretary-General to bring this resolution and its annex to the attention of Contracting
Governments to the SOLAS Convention and to members of the Organization.
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1.1
ANNEX
DESCRIPTION OF THE MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM "IN THE SOUND
BETWEEN DENMARK AND SWEDEN" (SOUNDREP)
Categories of ships required to participate in the system
Ships participating in the ship reporting system:
Ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards proceeding to or from ports or anchorages in the
Sound or passing through the reporting area.
Pursuant to SOLAS 1974 Convention, as amended, the SOUNDREP does not apply to
warships, naval auxiliaries, other ships owned or operated by a Contracting Government and
used, only on Government non-commercial service. However, such ships are encouraged to
participate in the reporting system.
2
Geographical coverage of the system and the number and edition of the
reference chart used for delineation of the system
2.1
The mandatory ship reporting system SOUNDREP is operated by Sound VTS. The call
sign is "Sound Traffic".
2.2
The operational area of SOUNDREP covers the northern, central and southern part of
the Sound as shown on the chartlet given in Appendix 1. The area includes the routeing
systems, in the north TSS "In the Sound" and in the south TSS "Off Falsterbo", both adopted by
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the Organization.
2.2.1
Report and border line North

Denmark:
(1) 56 06.58 N 012 11.00 E (Rgeleje)
(2) 56 14.00 N 012 11.00 E (At sea North of Rgeleje)
Sweden:
(3) 56 18.08 N 012 17.39 E (At sea West of Kullen)
(4) 56 18.08 N 012 26.88 E (Kullen Light House)
2.2.2
Report and border line South

Denmark:
(5) 55 17.44 N 012 27.28 E (Stevns Light House)
(6) 55 10.00 N 012 27.28 E (At sea South of Stevns)
Sweden:
(7) 55 10.00 N 012 54.50 E (At sea South of Falsterbo)
2.2.3
Report and border line East

Sweden:
(7) 55 10.00 N 012 54.50 E (At sea South of Falsterbo)
(8) 55 22.89 N 013 01.93 E (Fredshg)
2.2.4
Report and border line West

Denmark:
(9) 55 19.81 N 012 27.30 E (Mandehoved)
(10) 55 33.28 N 012 35.53 E (Aflandshage)
2.2.5
Sector division
The SOUNDREP area is divided into two sectors at latitude 55 50.00 N; sector 1 northerly and
sector 2 southerly. Each sector has an assigned VHF channel as shown in Appendix 2.
2.3
The reference charts (Datum: World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84)), which include
the operational area of SOUNDREP, are:
.1
Danish charts Nos. 102 (7th edition May 2009), 104 (5th edition Aug 2009),
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131 (1st edition Nov 2008), 132 (19th edition Aug 2009) and 133 (13th edition
Sep 2009); and
.2 Swedish charts Nos. 921 (4th edition 2009) and 922 (22nd edition 2009).
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Format, content of reports, times and geographical positions for submitting
reports, authority of whom reports should be sent and available services
3.1
Procedures of reporting
3.1.1
The SOUNDREP report must be initiated (see paragraph 3.1.4) to Sound VTS using
VHF voice transmission. However, ships can fulfil most of the reporting requirements of the
reporting system by the use of non-verbal means such as AIS (Automatic Information System)
class A as approved by the Organization, and by e-mail or other alternative methods, prior to
entering the ship reporting area (see also paragraph 3.4.1, Note (c)). Additional details are given
in Appendix 3. For contact information see Appendix 2.
3.1.2
The use of correct and updated AIS information can accomplish the reporting
requirements for designators A (part of), B, C, E, F, I, O, P and W.
3.1.3
E-mail or other alternative methods prior to entering the ship reporting area, can
accomplish the reporting requirements for designators L, T and X. Such non-verbal part report
must also state designator A (see also paragraph 3.4.1, Note (c)). Additional details are given in
Appendix 3.
3.1.4
A ship which fulfils the reporting requirements of the SOUNDREP mandatory ship
reporting system, by the use of non-verbal means, must as a minimum carry out a VHF voice
transmission to communicate the name of the ship (part of designator A) and the report line of
entry, to the Sound VTS when actually entering the area. The same procedure must be followed
before departing a port or leaving an anchorage in the SOUNDREP area. Additional details are
given in Appendix 3.
3.1.5
Designators U and Q, if applicable, shall at all times be given using VHF voice
transmission to Sound VTS when entering the area. Additional details are given in Appendix 3.
3.1.6
To prevent overloading the VHF channels for reporting by verbal voice transmissions
and to avoid interference with essential navigational duties, and by this hampering the safety of
navigation in the area, a ship unable to accomplish the reporting requirements for designators L,
T and X by e-mail or other alternative methods prior to entering the ship reporting area, can
report these designators by the use of radio telephone or mobile phone to Sound VTS.
Designator A must additionally be included in this part reporting.
3.2
Verbal reporting is not required when a ship is passing the SOUNDREP sector line at
latitude 55 50.00 N. However, change of VHF frequency is required according to Appendix 2.
3.3
Format
3.3.1 The mandatory ship report shall be drafted in accordance with the format shown in
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Appendix 3. The information requested from ships is derived from the Standard Reporting
Format shown in paragraph 2 of the Appendix to resolution A.851(20).
3.4
Content
3.4.1
A report from a ship to the SOUNDREP by non-verbal means or by voice transmission
must contain the following information:
A
Name of the ship, call sign and if available IMO identification number and
B
C
E
F
I
L
O
P
Date and time

Position expressed in latitude and longitude
True course
Speed
Destination and ETA
Route information on the intended route through the Sound
Maximum present draught
Cargo; and quantity and IMO class of dangerous goods, if applicable
(see Note (c) below)
Defects and deficiencies or other limitations
Contact details for the communication of cargo information (see Note (c)
below)
Air draught when exceeding 35 metres
Total number of persons on board
Type and estimated quantity of bunker fuel, for ships of 1,000 gross tonnage
and above
MMSI No.
Q
T
U
W
X
Note:
(a)
(b)
(c)
On receipt of a report, operators of the Sound VTS will establish the relation to
the ship's position and the information supplied by the facilities available to
them.
The master of the ship must forthwith inform the Sound VTS concerned of any
change to the information notified, including designator Q.
Information on dangerous cargo and contact details for the communication of
cargo information (designators P and T of the reporting format) is only
requested when such information has not been notified to the competent
authority via SafeSeaNet in an European Union (EU) member State
in accordance with the requirements of Article 13 (for ships leaving or entering
an EU port) in Directive 2002/59/EC on establishing Community vessel traffic
monitoring and information system and amended by Directive 2009/17/EC,
prior to entering the operational SOUNDREP area. Additional details are
given in Appendix 3.
3.5
Geographical position for submitting report
3.5.1
Ships entering the SOUNDREP operational area shall submit a report when crossing
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the entrance lines or on departure from a port or anchorage within the operational area.
3.5.2
Further reports should be made whenever there is a change in navigational status or
circumstance, particularly in relation to designator Q the reporting format.
3.6
Crossing traffic
3.6.1
Recognizing that ferries crossing between Helsingr and Helsingborg operate
according to published schedules special reporting arrangements can be made on a ship to ship
basis. Ferries leaving the ports Helsingr in Denmark and Helsingborg in Sweden operating
according to published schedules are normally not requested to report to the Sound VTS.
3.7
Authority
The VTS Authority for the SOUNDREP is Sound VTS with call sign "Sound Traffic". Additional
details are given in Appendix 2.
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Information to be provided to ships and procedures to be followed
4.1
Ships are required to keep a continuous listening watch in the area on the relevant VHF
sector channel and VHF channel 16.
4.2
Sound VTS will provide information service to shipping about specific and urgent
situations, which could cause conflicting traffic movements as well as other information
concerning safety of navigation for instance, information about weather, current, ice, water level,
navigational problems or other hazards.
4.2.1
If necessary, Sound VTS can provide individual information to a ship particularly in
relation to positioning and navigational information or local conditions by using the IMO Standard
Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP), section A1/6 for VTS message markers. The
message markers can be of ADVICE, WARNING, INFORMATION, QUESTION, ANSWER,
REQUEST and INTENTION.
4.2.2
Information of general interest to shipping in the area will be broadcast by Sound VTS
on VHF channel as specified by the VTS operator or will be given on request.
A broadcast will be preceded by an announcement on VHF channel 16. All ships navigating in
the area should listen to the announced broadcast.
4.3
If a ship needs to anchor due to breakdown, low visibility, adverse weather, changes in
the indicated depth of water, etc., Sound VTS can recommend suitable anchorages or other
place of refuge within the operational area.
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Communication required for the SOUNDREP system
5.1
The language used for communication shall be English, using IMO Standard Marine
Communication Phrases, where necessary.
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5.2
Details of communication and contact information are given in Appendix 2.
6 Rules, regulations and recommendation in force in the area of the system

6.1
Regulations for preventing collisions at sea
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) are applicable
throughout the operational area of SOUNDREP.
6.2
Traffic separation scheme "In the Sound"
The Traffic separation scheme "In the Sound", situated to the north in the narrows of the Sound,
as adopted by the Organization, and Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea therefore applies.
6.3
Traffic separation scheme "Off Falsterbo"
The separation scheme "Off Falsterbo" situated in the southern part of the Sound, as adopted by
the Organization, and Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
therefore applies.
6.4
IMO Recommendation on Navigation through the entrances to the Baltic Sea

The Sound
SN.1/Circ.263, section 1.9 and IMO publication on Ships' Routeing, part C, on Amendments to
Recommendation on Navigation through the entrances to the Baltic Sea, adopted at MSC 83 in
October 2007, recommends for the Sound that loaded oil tankers with a draught of 7 metres or
more, loaded chemical tankers and gas carriers, irrespective of size, and ships carrying a
shipment of irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and high-level radioactive wastes (INF Code
materials), when navigating the Sound between a line connecting Svinbdan Lighthouse and
Hornbk Harbour and a line connecting Skanr Harbour and Aflandshage should use the
pilotage services established by the Governments of Denmark and Sweden.
6.5
Mandatory pilotage
Harbours within the SOUNDREP area are covered by provisions about mandatory pilotage for
certain ships bound for or coming from Danish and Swedish ports.
6.6
Air draught when exceeding 35 metres
6.6.1 The navigable Drogden channel is located beside a major airport. In order to ensure safety of
navigation in the dredged channel of Drogden and to reduce the risk of collision between an
aircraft that serves the airport and a ship or other floating equipment, a reporting obligation has
been established. Additional details are given in Appendix 3, designator U.
6.6.2
The safety procedure that has been established is that for all ships, including ships with
a tow, with an air draught exceeding 35 metres, Sound VTS shall notify the air traffic control
stating the maximum air draught of the ship or floating equipment. The notification shall be given
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at least 30 minutes prior to the expected time (UTC) for passage of:
Nordre Rse lighthouse at position 55 38.17 N, 012 41.21 E; and
light buoy No.9 at position 55 36.15 N, 012 41.79 E.
Sound VTS will transfer the information to the air traffic control.
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Shore-based facilities to support the operation of the system
7.1
System capability
7.1.1
The Sound VTS centre is situated at Malm, Sweden.
7.1.2
The Sound VTS system comprises several remote sensor sites. The sites provide
surveillance of the SOUNDREP area using a combination of radar and AIS. An integrated
network of ten radar sensors integrated with AIS provides surveillance of the area.
7.1.3
All the sensors mentioned below will be controlled or monitored by the VTS operators.
7.1.4
Recording equipment automatically stores information from all tracks, which can be
replayed. In case of incidents the VTS authority can use records as evidence. VTS operators
have access to different ship registers, pilot information and hazardous cargo data.
7.1.5
An integrated database is available for the operators in handling information.
7.2
Radar and other sensors
Information necessary to evaluate the traffic activities within the operational area of SOUNDREP
is compiled via remote controlled sensors comprising:
7.3
Sensors for water level and current at Drogden and Flintrnnan;
High-resolution radar systems; and
VHF communications systems including DSC call (see Appendix 2).
Radio communication equipment
Redundant VHF system with DSC functionality (see Appendix 2).

7.4
AIS facilities
Sound VTS is linked to both the Danish and Swedish national shore-based AIS network and can
continually receive messages broadcast by ships with transponders to gain information on their
identity and position. The information is displayed as part of the VTS system and is covering the
ship reporting area.
7.5
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7.5.1
The VTS centre is staffed with personnel all educated and experienced as officers in
charge of navigational watch according to national and international requirements.
7.5.2
Training of VTS personnel will meet the standards recommended by IMO in
MSC/Circ.1065 on IALA Standards for training and certification of VTS personnel (Ed. 2).
7.5.3 Refresher training is carried out on a regular basis.
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Information concerning the applicable procedures if the communication facilities
of shore-based Authority fail
8.1
The system is designed with sufficient system redundancy to cope with normal
equipment failure.
8.2
In the event of radio communication system failure at the VTS centre, communication
will be maintained via a redundant standby VHF system. If the radar system or other essential
equipment suffers a breakdown, information of reduced operational capability will be given by
Sound VTS or as national navigational warnings.
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system
Measures to be taken if a ship fails to comply with the requirements of the
9.1
The objective of the VTS Authority is to facilitate the exchange of information between
the shipping and the shore in order to ensure safe passages of the bridges, support safety of
navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
9.2
All means will be used to encourage and promote the full participation of ships required
to submit reports under SOLAS regulation V/11. If reports are not submitted and the offending
ship can be positively identified, then information will be passed to the relevant flag State
Authority for investigation and possible prosecution in accordance with national legislation.
Information will also be made available to Port State Control inspectors.
Appendix 1
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Appendix 2
Contact information and assigned VHF channels for sectors in the mandatory ship
reporting system "In the Sound between Denmark and Sweden" (SOUNDREP)
"Sound Traffic"
SOUNDREP, radio call sign:

VHF Channels
Operational use
VHF Channel 73
Sound VTS Sector 1 North
VHF Channel 71
Sound VTS Sector 2 South
VHF Channel 79
Sound VTS Broadcast 1, individual assistance
VHF Channel 68
Sound VTS Broadcast 2, individual assistance and reserve channel
The Sound VTS operating SOUNDREP is located in Malm, Sweden:

H24 contact information:
1)
Sound VTS is monitoring VHF channels 73, 71 and 16 continuously.
2)
3)
Duty officer phone: +46 40 20 43 17 or,

+46 40 20 43 34
Fax: +46 40 20 43 45
4)
E-mail: contact@soundvts.org
Address:
Sound VTS
Hans Michelsensgata 9
Box 855
S-201 80 Malm
Sweden
Appendix 3
Drafting of reports to the mandatory ship reporting system
"In the Sound between Denmark and Sweden" (SOUNDREP)
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Examples of routes as given under designator L

A northbound ship leaving Malm Port planning to sail, east of Ven, TSS In the Sound
(UN LOCODE format for Malm Port is SE MMA):
L: SE MMA, VE,
A southbound ship in transit planning to sail TSS In the Sound, east of Disken, west of Ven,
Drogden channel and TSS Off Falsterbo:
L: DE, VW, D
Notes:
Designators P and T paragraph 3.4.1, note (C) of the resolution text: Information on cargo and contact
details for the communication of cargo information (designator P and T of the reporting format) is only
requested when such information has not been notified to the competent authority via SafeSeaNet in an
European Union (EU) member State in accordance with the requirements of Article 13 (for ships leaving or
entering an EU port) in Directive 2002/59/EC on establishing Community vessel traffic monitoring and
information system and amended by Directive 2009/17/EC, prior to entering the operational SOUNDREP
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area. In order to ease the reporting procedure, it is recommended that ships carrying dangerous goods inform
that this has been reported via SSN if the ship does not give P and T information to SOUNDREP.
Designator P cargo and dangerous goods (Appendix 3): In IMO resolution MSC.314(88), it is stated that
cargoes and dangerous goods can be reported by means of AIS. It is not possible to report the information on
cargoes and dangerous goods required by Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council, as amended by Directive 2009/17/EC, by means of AIS. Instead this is done by e-mail, fax, etc.,
alternatively by means of VHF when passing a report line or before departing from a port or anchorage.
Designator W total number of persons on board (Appendix 3): In IMO resolution MSC.314(88), it is stated
that the total number of persons on board can be reported by means of AIS. However, it is not possible
technically to read this by means of the AIS system. Instead Designator W is given by e-mail, fax, etc.,
alternatively by means of VHF when passing a report line or before departing from a port or anchorage.
Designator U maximum air draught in metres: Information about the area of the reporting obligation of
ships the air draught of which exceeds 35 metres when passing the dredged channel of Drogden is given in
chartlet in annex 2.
Reporting obligation for ships the air draught of which exceeds 35 metres
when passing the dredged channel of Drogden (cf. IMO resolution
MSC.314(88), paragraph 6.6)
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7.4. Navigation through the Entrances to the Baltic Sea

AMENDMENTS TO THE RECOMMENDATION ON NAVIGATION THROUGH THE
ENTRANCES TO THE BALTIC SEA
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(Adopted on 23 October 2007)
Route . T
1. When passing through the entrances to the Baltic Sea, ships should note that the maximum obtainable
depth in most parts of route T is 17 metres. However, in some areas the maximum obtainable depth is to
some extent permanently reduced due to sand migration.
2. The effect of sea level variations caused by a combination of tide and metrological conditions together
with unknown obstructions on the sea bottom and sand migration could decrease the depth with as much as
2 metres. Bearing these facts in mind, ships should:
.1 not pass the area unless they have a draught, with which it is safe to navigate, taking into account draught
increasing effects such as squat effect and the effect of a course alteration, etc.;
.2 exhibit the signal prescribed in rule 28 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
1972, as amended, in certain areas in the Storeblt (Great Belt), Hatter Rev, Vengeancegrund and in the
narrow route east of Langeland, whenconstrained by their draught.
3. Ships with a draught of 11 metres or more should, furthermore:
.1 use for the passage the pilotage services locally established by the coastal States; and
.2 be aware that anchoring may be necessary owing to the weather and sea conditions in relation to the size
and draught of the ship and the sea level and, in this respect, take special account of the information
available from the pilot and from radio navigation information services in the area.
4. Ships irrespective of size or draught, carrying a shipment of irradiated nuclear fuel,plutonium and high
level radioactive wastes on board ships (INF-Code materials) should:
.1 use for the passage the pilotage services locally established by the coastal States.
5. Shipowners and masters should consider the full potential of new and improved navigation equipment in
the SOLAS chapter V, including Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) when
navigating these narrow waters.
THE SOUND
1. Loaded oil tankers with a draught of 7 metres or more, loaded chemical tankers and gas carriers,
irrespective of size, and ships carrying a shipment of irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and high level
radioactive wastes (INF-Code materials), when navigating the Sound between a line connecting Svinbdan
Lighthouse and Hornbk Harbour and a line connecting Skanr Harbour and Aflandshage (the
southernmost point of Amager Island) should:
.1 use the pilotage services established by the Governments of Denmark and Sweden;
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.2 be aware that anchoring may be necessary owing to the weather and sea conditions in relation to the size
and draught of the ship and the sea level and, in this respect, take special account of the information
available from the pilot and from radio navigation information services in the area.
2. Shipowners and masters should consider the full potential of new and improved navigation equipment in
the SOLAS chapter V, including Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) when
navigating these narrow waters.
AMENDMENTS TO THE DEEP-WATER ROUTE .NORTH-EAST OF GEDSER.
(Reference charts: Danish chart No.197 (3rd edition, April 2006).
German chart No.163 (INT 1351) (12th edition 2006).
Note: These charts are based on World Geodetic System 1984 Datum (WGS-84).)
Description of the deep-water route
A deep-water route with a minimum depth of water below mean sea level of 16.5 metres is bounded by a
line connecting the following geographical positions:
(1) 54 27.10 N 012 10.50 E
(2) 54 27.73 N 012 11.30 E
(3) 54 31.30 N 012 12.80 E
(4) 54 36.46 N 012 15.83 E
(5) 54 46.86 N 012 43.23 E
(6) 54 46.06 N 012 44.03 E

(7) 54 35.36 N 012 16.93 E
(8) 54 31.00 N 012 15.20 E
(9) 54 27.40 N 012 13.10 E
(10) 54 26.57 N 012 11.90 E
Note:
Ships, other than ships which must use the deep-water route due to their draught, are recommended to use
the areas to the north and south of this route, in such manner that eastbound ships proceed on the south side
of the deep-water route and westbound ships on the north side.
7.5. The Danish Pilotage Act No. 567 of 09/06/2006
It can be seen by following the link below:
http://us.lodstilsynet.dk/files/rules_regulation/pilotage_act_no_567.pdf
7.6. Executive Order No 1199 of 01/12/2006 on the activities of pilotage service providers and the
obligations of pilots
It can be seen by following the links below:
http://us.lodstilsynet.dk/files/rules_regulation/executive_order_no_1199_on_activities_of_pilotage_service_
providers_and_the_obligations_of_pilots.pdf
Amendment on Executive Order no 1199 on activities of pilotage service providers and the obligations of
pilots (no. 384)
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http://us.lodstilsynet.dk/files/rules_regulation/executive_order_no_384_on_amendment_on_executive_order
_on_the%20activities_of_pilotage_service_providers_and_the_obligations_of_pilots.pdf
7.7. Executive Order no. 1050 on payment for the Danish Pilotage Authority's services
http://us.lodstilsynet.dk/files/rules_regulation/executive_order_no_1050_on_payment_for_the_danishpilotage_authoritys_services.pdf
7.8. Executive Order No 1201 of 01/12/2006 on the issuing of pilot certificates and pilot exemption
certificates with Enclosure
It can be seen by following the links below:
Executive Order on the issuing of pilot certificates and pilot exemption certificates (1201)
http://us.lodstilsynet.dk/files/rules_regulation/executive_order_-_1201_attachments.pdf
Attachments
(http://lodstilsynet.dk/userfiles/documents/lovebekendtgoerelser/Executive_order_-_1201_attachments.pdf )
Executive Order no 471 on amedtment on Executive order 1201 on the issuing of pilot certificates etc
http://us.lodstilsynet.dk/files/rules_regulation/unofficial_translation_and_compilation_of_1201,_471,_1312.
pdf
Amendment on Executive order no. 1201 on the issuing of pilot certificates and pilot exemption certificates
(1067)
http://us.lodstilsynet.dk/files/rules_regulation/0order%20no%201067%20%20on%20amendment%20on%20
executive%20order%20on%20the%20issuing%20of%20pilot%20certificates%20and%20pilot%20exemptio
n%20certificates.pdf
7.9. Executive Order no. 378 on the use of pilot
http://us.lodstilsynet.dk/files/rules_regulation/executive_order_no_378_on_the_use_of_pilots.pdf
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7.10. Danish Statutory Order no. 733 of 25 June 2007. Order on Bunkering
Ships providing bunkering services and ships participating in bunkering operations in Danish territorial
waters must perform such operations in accordance with Danish Statutory Order no. 733 of 25 June 2007.
The Order is available- and can be downloaded at the web site of the Danish Maritime Authority:
http://www.dma.dk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Legislation/Orders/2007/BEK-733-25062007transfer%20of%20bunker%20oil%20between%20ships%20in%20Danish%20territorial%20waters.pdf
7.11 Danish Statutory Order no. 734 of 25 June 2010. Order on Transfer of oil cargo between ships
(STS-operations)
Ships performing ship-to-ship transfer of cargo in in Danish territorial waters must perform such operations
in accordance with Danish Statutory Order no. 734 of 25 June 2010. The Order is available- and can be
downloaded at the web site of the Danish Maritime Authority:
http://www.dma.dk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Legislation/Orders/2007/BEK-734-25062007transfer%20of%20oil%20cargo%20between%20ships%20in%20Danish%20territorial%20waters.pdf
7.12 Statutory Order no. 1286 of 24 November 2010. Reporting of Dangerous or Polluting Goods
The Order is available- and can be downloaded at the web site of the Danish Maritime authority:
http://www.dma.dk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Legislation/Orders/2010/BEK-1286-24112010reporting%20of%20information%20on%20dangerous%20or%20polluting%20goods%20on%20board%20s
hips.pdf
7.13 Statutory Order no. 1021 of 26 August 2010. Reporting of incidents
The Order is available- and can be downloaded at the web site of the Danish Maritime Authority:
http://www.dma.dk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Legislation/Orders/2010/BEK1+21-26082010trafikovervgning%20og%20informationssystem.pdf
7.14 Order on rules of navigation etc. in certain Danish waters
-- Only the Danish version is authentic -Pursuant to Section 1(2), Section 6 and Section 32 (4) of the Act on Safety at Sea cf. Consolidated Act no.
554 of 21 June 2000 and by authority, the following provisions are laid down:
Part 1
Application
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Section 1.
This order applies to ships, which navigate streams, lakes, canals/channels, port areas, bays and inlets as
well as the part of Danish territorial waters that lie within and between islands, islets and reef (rocky points)
that are not permanently under water, and lastly seaways and fairways that are maintained by measures
taken by the Danish authority.
Subsection 2. In addition, this order applies to foreign ships.
Part 2
General provisions
Section 2.
With regard to navigation in waters mentioned in Section 1, the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea applies including the deviations and additions stated below.
Subsection 2. For waters where special conditions are present as well as for port areas, special provisions
may be provided.
Subsection 3. Pursuant to the special legislation on police-related provisions with regard to military affairs
and measures, special limitations on navigation in certain water sections may be laid down by notification in
Notice to Mariners.
Section 3.
As an alternative to the lights prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
rule 24 (e) and when the length of the tow line does not exceed 200 m, barges and rafts that are towed aft of
the towing ship, and that cannot be steered may, in the most aft part of the barge or the raft, exhibit a white
light that is visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least 1 nautical mile.
Subsection 2. As an alternative to the lights prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea, rule 24 (f)(ii), barges and rafts that are towed along the side of the ship may, on the side of
the barge or the raft that is turned away from the towing ship, exhibit a white light that is visible all around
the horizon at a distance of at least 1 nautical mile.
Section 4.
Ferries that travel via a fixed route by chains or the like shall on the place where they are best seen exhibit
three red lights placed in or parallel to the middle-line plane in a vertical equilateral triangle pointing
upwards and with sides with a length of at least 1 metres. The lights shall be visible all around the horizon at
a distance of at least 1 nautical mile. Such ferries shall not exhibit other lights.
Section 5.
A ship that navigates with the stern in direction of travel, except for short manoeuvres, and which is fitted in
such a way that it includes the preservation of normal full steering capability shall exhibit:
1) At night: The lights prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in such a
way that the actual sailing direction of travel is thereby shown.
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2) During the day: Two black balls with a diameter of at least 0,60 metres placed symmetrically on each
side of the middle-line plane, no less than 2 metres above funnel and superstructures, and at a distance of no
less than 3 metres in between. When this signal is used, the ship shall, in observation of the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, including the rules for steering and navigation in particular, be
considered as heading in the direction of travel.
Section 6.
In or near an area with reduced visibility, dredge equipment, which can complicate the free navigation of
other ships at the working area shall, irrespective of it being aweigh or at anchor, give the signal prescribed
in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, Rule 35 (c) followed by a number of single
bell strikes (no less than 6) when other ships have to pass the dredge equipment as if it was a red navigation
mark, and a number of double bell strikes (no less than 6) when other ships have to pass the dredge
equipment as if it was a green navigation mark.
Section 7.
Where a diver is in the water, ships shall pass with particular caution, power-driven ships by a stopped
propeller if possible.
Stk. 2. When a diver is in the water, this shall be made known by showing the international signal flag A in
the shape of a plate or a distended flag with a height of no less than 1 metres at the place where such a signal
flag is most visible. At night, the plate or flag shall be illuminated.
Section 8.
Ships or other floating materiel may only if decisively urgent be anchored or moored in light lines or fixed
beacon lines or in such a way where the safe passage of other ships is complicated or obstructed.
Part 3
General provisions for seaways
Section 9.
A ship aground in or by a narrow seaway in such a way that it obstructs navigation shall see to it that it is
afloat as soon as possible. Warps that are brought across the seaway shall be eased for passing ships.
Subsection 2. A ship aground in a narrow seaway shall not use the propeller in such a way that it causes
subsequent damage (such as filling the channel etc.).
Section 10.
In a seaway, the dredge equipment shall only be passed by other ships on the side of the dredge equipment
where the prescribed lights or shapes are exhibited in accordance with the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, rule 27 (d).
Section 11.
In seaways that are so narrow that two ships which are travelling in opposite directions cannot pass each
other without endangering the other ship, the inbound ship shall wait. Where special conditions are present,
a different rule can be laid down, cf. also Section 13. A ship is inbound, when the green navigation marks
must be passed on the starboard side.
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Subsection 2. In a narrow seaway, ships shall pass each other travelling at slow speed adjusted to the
conditions.
Subsection 3. In a narrow seaway, an overtaking ship shall pass another ship at the port side of that ship that
is being overtaken; if the conditions allows the ship to do so, the ship that is being overtaken shall give way
so that passage can take place without danger. At such a passage the signals prescribed in the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, rule 34 (c) shall be given.
Subsection. 4. Ships that are stopped or moored in or in close vicinity to a dredged seaway, including barges,
whether lying still or making way, shall be passed by power-driven ships with particular attention and at
slow speed and if necessary at a stopped engine.
Subsection 5. In ice-filled seaway, the shipmaster shall adhere to the navigation instructions provided by the
local port master for navigation ports.
Part 4
General provisions for seaways that are artificially maintained
Section 12.
For artificially maintained seaways and the close vicinity of these, the following rules are furthermore laid
down:
1) Power-driven ships shall with necessary consideration of safe navigation adjust their speed so that the
seaway is not damaged. Where special conditions are present, a maximum speed may be laid down by
specific provisions for the seaway in question, cf. Section 15.
2) Gathering of stone and sand, damaging of the shore or shore protection, or dumping cargo, ballast and
similar is prohibited.
3) It is prohibited to use fishing gear in a way that is obstructing navigation and to use fishing gear that
may tear up the bottom and consequently move stones and sand.
Part 5
Special provisions for fairways and seaways
Outbound ship
Section 13.
For the Danish fairways and seaways mentioned below, provisions are laid down which stipulates that
outbound ships shall wait for inbound ships:
1) Bandholm Rende:
The fairway from Lindholm Dyb to Bandholm Havn (Port of Bandholm).
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2) Frederikssund Havn (Port of Frederikssund):
The fairway between Kitns and Klinten to Frederikssund and the channel to Frederikssund Havn.
3) Frederiksvrk Havn (Port of Frederiksvrk):
The dredged seaway to Frederiksvrk Havn.
4) Isefjorden:
a) The seaway across Lyns Sand.
b) The seaway by the entrance to Holbk Fjord.
5) Oreby Rende:
The seaway from Lindholm Dyb to Sakskbing Havn (Port of Sakskbing).
6) Roskilde Fjord:
The seaways between Trslev Hage and Sels Hage.
7) Skagen Havn (Port of Skaw):
In the leading light line within a distance of 400 metres from the entrance.
Subsection 2. In addition to the seaways and fairways mentioned in subsection 1, the corresponding rules for
navigation in a port that are provided in the respective port regulations shall be adhered to.
Narrow seaways
Section 14.
No further definition of the term narrow passage is given, as the definition will depend upon a number of
specific factors such as the size of the ship in question. The following seaways are however considered as
narrow seaways:
1) Frederikssund Havn (Port of Frederikssund):
The fairway to Frederikssund Havn.
2) Frederiksvrk Havn (Port of Frederiksvrk):
The fairway to Frederiksvrk Havn.
3) Grdyb:
The seaway across Grdyb Barre.
4) Hals Barre:
The dredged seaway.
5) Karrebksminde:
The marked seawayfrom the port area in Karrebksminde through Karrebk Fjord and the
dredged seaway to Nstved Havn (Port of Nstved).
6) Thyborn Kanal:
From the lake outside the bar to the open waters in Nissum Bredning.
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7) rskbing:
From the sea buoy north of Mllegab and the dredged seaway to rskbing Havn (Port of
rskbing).
Part 6
Special provisions for navigation in certain areas
Provisions regarding speed
Section 15.
For the areas mentioned below, the following speed provisions are provided:
1) Frederiksvrk:
In the dredged seaway to Frederiksvrk Havn (Port of Frederiksvrk) and at passage of ships on
the roadstead, navigation with power-driven ships shall not take place with more speed than
necessary for their safe manoeuvring and never faster than 4 knots.
2) Gudenen:
On the stretch from Tange to the west boundary of Randers Havn (Port of Randers), power-driven
ships are not allowed to sail faster than 5 knots.
3) Haderslev Fjord:
For the seaway from the sea buoy by the entrance to Haderslev Fjord to Haderslev Havn (Port of
Haderslev), ships are not allowed to sail faster than 6 knots.
4) Horsens Fjord:
In the seaway to Horsens Havn (Port of Horsens) from the east boundary of the port until 3,500
metres from the port, power-driven ships are not allowed to sail faster than 6 knots.
5) Karrebk Fjord:
In the marked seaway through the inlet, ships are not allowed to sail with faster than 6 knots. In the
seaway from the jetties through Karrebksmindebroen to Karrebk Fjord and from Yderns
through the fairway to Nstved, ships may navigate only with a speed necessary for the keeping of
the ability to manoeuvre.
6) Mariager Fjord:
In the dredged fairway on the stretch from Als Odde to west of Dania Havn (Port of Dania), ships
are not allowed to sail faster than 7 knots.
7) Nakskov:
In the fairway between the western limit of Nakskov Havn (Port of Nakskov) (Rosns-Trlleholm)
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and 54 power-driven ships are not allowed to sail faster than 5 knots.
8) Odense:
In the channel, power-driven ships are not allowed to sail faster than 6 knots.
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9) Randers Fjord:
On the stretch between Skalmstrup Vig and Randers Havn (Port of Randers) ships are not allowed
to sail faster than 6 knot.
10) Sakskbing Havn:
On the stretch from Orebygrd to the northwest boundary of Sakskbing Havn (Port of Sakskbing,
power-driven ships are not allowed to sail faster than 4 knots. However, power-driven ships less
than 30 GRT/GT are allowed to sail with a speed up to 6 knots.
11) Vejle Fjord:
On the stretch from Skyttehusodden to Vejle Havn (Port of Vejle) ships are not allowed to sail
faster than 4 knots.
Subsection 2. In addition to the provisions regarding speed mentioned in subsection 1, the corresponding
rules for navigation in a port that are provided in the respective port regulations shall be adhered to.
Provisions regarding currents
Section 16.
For the areas mentioned below it is provided that the ship that sails against the current shall wait for the ship
that sails with the current:
1) Aggersundbroen:
When two ships that travel in opposite directions arrive at the bridge area simultaneously.
2) Hobro Havn (Port of Hobro):
In the fairway to Hobro Havn.
3) Karrebk Fjord etc.:
In the marked seaway from the port area in Karrebksminde through Karrebk Fjord and in the
dredged fairway to Nstved Havn (Port of Nstved).
4) Mariager Fjord:
26,5 E. to the area 41,7 N. 10
5) Randers Fjord:
E to the eastern N. 10
From the sea buoy light, 56 north of Dania Havn (Port of Dania).
From the sea buoy light, 56 boundary of Randers Havn (Port of Randers).
Provisions regarding the obligation to give way

Section 17.
For the bridges mentioned below is provided that a power-driven ship shall wait for a sailing ship:
1) King Christian the Xs Bridge spanning Als Sund.
2) King Frederik the IXs Bridge spanning Guldborgsund.
3) The Ulvsund Bridge
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Provisions regarding ferry services
Section 18.
For ferry services mentioned below it is provided that ferries that travel across the longitudinal direction of
the seaways, the navigation shall be adjusted in such a manner that they do not bring themselves in a
situation with a risk of collision with a ship travelling in the longitudinal direction of the seaway. Should this
risk arise, however, the rules of steering and navigation in the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea applies.
1) The ferry service between the southern and northern ferry port in Thyborn.
2) The ferry service between Hals and Egense.
3) The ferry service between Aalborg and Egholm.
Other provisions
Section 19.
In Randers Fjord, in the period 1 April to 15 November, pleasure craft should use the 2,5 m deep navigation
route in Raden seaway which is marked with yellow navigation marks.
Subsection. 2. Bathing, windsurfing and water skiing is prohibited in the marked seaway from the port area
in Karrebksminde through Karrebk Fjord and the dredged fairway to Nstved Havn (Port of Nstved).
When tankers are navigating in seaway, other ships are kept back to avoid having ships passing each other in
the seaway.
Penalty and entry into force clauses etc.
Section 20.
In consultation with the Danish Maritime Authority, authorities etc. may lay down provisional rules of
navigation for water sections where construction of bridges, ports and similar is taking place.
Subsection 2. Such rules shall, when announced in Notice to Mariners, be complied with by all ships that
pass through the water section in question.
Section 21.
Violation of this order shall be punishable by fine.
Section 22.
This order enters into force on 1 September 2000.
Subsection 2. Order no. 962 of 7. December 1992 on rules of navigation etc. in certain Danish waters shall
be repealed.
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Navigation through Danish Waters

The Danish Maritime Authority

Danish Charts for passage

Operational requirements and recommendations

Navigation through Danish Waters

2.3.1 Reporting of Dangerous or Polluting goods

Overview of Transit Routes in Danish Waters and adjacent waters

Traffic separation scheme At HATTER BARN (least depth 15 m) and DW

Traffic separation scheme Between Korsr and Sprog

Limits of VTS BELTREP in the Great Belt

DW- and T Route at Vengeancegrund

3.2.5. DW Route in Langelandsblt

Traffic separation scheme South of Gedser and DW Route (Kadetrenden)

3.3 The Sound

The dredged channel through Drogden

Traffic separation scheme Off Falsterborev

VTS SOUNDREP Operational Area in the Sound

Traffic separation scheme North of Rgen

Navigation through Danish Waters

Trafic separation scheme Bornholmsgat

Trafic separation scheme Adlergrund

Danish National Pilotage Provisions

Towing and towed vessels

IMO adopted pilotage Provisions

6. Information to Mariners in Danish Waters

Transmission Times (UTC) and Limit of Service Areas

Notices to Mariners and Chart Corrections

Risk of Ice Accumulation on Ships

Danish Weather Forcast Areas

Vessel Traffic Services

Order on Summoning of Pilots etc.

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Navigation through the Entrances to the Baltic Sea (Amendment)

Order on rules of navigation etc. in certain Danish waters

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Admiralty List of Radio Signals

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114 (INT 1377)

141 (INT 1370)

158 (INT 1376)

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2.3.3 The Great Belt

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3.2.5. DW Route in Langelandsblt

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3.3 The Sound

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