Port of Hirtshals (DKHIR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Hirtshals (UN/LOCODE DKHIR) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Denmark, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 57.6000° N, 9.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Denmark
UN/LOCODE
DKHIR
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
57.6000° N, 9.9667° 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
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
7 m
Max Vessel Length
200 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkBreakbulk

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Port of Hirtshals (DKHIR)
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Distance
21 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hirtshals

Where is Port of Hirtshals located?

Port of Hirtshals is a seaport located in Denmark, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 57.6000° N, 9.9667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hirtshals?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hirtshals is DKHIR — country code DK, location code HIR.

How deep is Port of Hirtshals?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hirtshals has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

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

Port of Hirtshals reports a maximum draft of 7 m, a maximum length of 200 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Hirtshals require a pilot?

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

What type of harbor is Port of Hirtshals?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Hirtshals have?

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

About this data

Specifications for Port of Hirtshals are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →