Port of Assens (DKASN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Assens (UN/LOCODE DKASN) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Denmark, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 55.2667° N, 9.8833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Fyn
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Assens
Where is Port of Assens located?
Port of Assens is a seaport located in Denmark, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 55.2667° N, 9.8833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Assens?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Assens is DKASN — country code DK, location code ASN.
How deep is Port of Assens?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Assens has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Assens?
Port of Assens reports a maximum draft of 6.8 m, a maximum length of 130 m, a maximum beam of 20 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Assens require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Assens, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Assens?
Port of Assens is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Assens have?
Port of Assens is recorded as offering ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Assens are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #29930), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →