Port of Hanstholm (DKHAN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Hanstholm (UN/LOCODE DKHAN) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Denmark, on the North Sea. It sits at 57.1333° N, 8.6000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Denmark
UN/LOCODE
DKHAN
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
57.1333° N, 8.6000° 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
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
7.8 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Jylland

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Ro-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkBreakbulk

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Distance
11 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hanstholm

Where is Port of Hanstholm located?

Port of Hanstholm is a seaport located in Denmark, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 57.1333° N, 8.6000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hanstholm?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hanstholm is DKHAN — country code DK, location code HAN.

How deep is Port of Hanstholm?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hanstholm has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hanstholm?

Port of Hanstholm reports a maximum draft of 7.8 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Hanstholm require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hanstholm.

What type of harbor is Port of Hanstholm?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Hanstholm have?

Port of Hanstholm is recorded as offering ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Hanstholm are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30455), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →