Denmark

Port of Hirtshals (DK HIR)

Denmark
Port of Hirtshals, Denmark © © 2009 by Tomasz Sienicki [user: tsca, mail: tomasz.sienicki at gmail.com] · CC BY 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE DK HIR
Coordinates 57.6000, 9.9667 (57°36′N 9°58′E)
Nearest city Hirtshals
Body of water Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry No
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 6.4 m
Oil terminal depth 6.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 200 m × 7 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory No
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Breakbulk Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 10.41

Hirtshals is a seaport on the coast of Denmark, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Very small, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 7.9 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Hirtshals located?
Hirtshals is a seaport in Denmark.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hirtshals?
The UN/LOCODE for Hirtshals is DK HIR.
What is the channel depth at Hirtshals?
The channel depth at Hirtshals is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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