Port of Ensted (DKENS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ensted (UN/LOCODE DKENS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Denmark, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 55.0167° N, 9.4333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Denmark
UN/LOCODE
DKENS
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
55.0167° N, 9.4333° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
15.5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
14 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Jylland

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ensted

Where is Port of Ensted located?

Port of Ensted is a seaport located in Denmark, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 55.0167° N, 9.4333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ensted?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ensted is DKENS — country code DK, location code ENS.

How deep is Port of Ensted?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ensted has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.

Does Port of Ensted require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ensted.

What type of harbor is Port of Ensted?

Port of Ensted is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ensted have?

Port of Ensted is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ensted are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30105), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →