Port of Frederikssund (DKFDS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Frederikssund (UN/LOCODE DKFDS) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Denmark, on the Kattegat. It sits at 55.8333° N, 12.0500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.

Country
Denmark
UN/LOCODE
DKFDS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
55.8333° N, 12.0500° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
3.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Kattegat; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Sjaelland

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Frederikssund (DKFDS)
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Distance
6 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Frederikssund

Where is Port of Frederikssund located?

Port of Frederikssund is a seaport located in Denmark, on the Kattegat. Its coordinates are 55.8333° N, 12.0500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Frederikssund?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Frederikssund is DKFDS — country code DK, location code FDS.

How deep is Port of Frederikssund?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Frederikssund has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Frederikssund require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Frederikssund, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Frederikssund?

Port of Frederikssund is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Frederikssund are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #29420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →