Port of Kalundborg (DKKAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Kalundborg (UN/LOCODE DKKAL) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Denmark, on the Kattegat. It sits at 55.6833° N, 11.1000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.

Country
Denmark
UN/LOCODE
DKKAL
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
55.6833° N, 11.1000° 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
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Max Vessel Draft
12.2 m
Max Vessel Length
285 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
WharvesRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Kalundborg (DKKAL)
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Distance
20 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kalundborg

Where is Port of Kalundborg located?

Port of Kalundborg is a seaport located in Denmark, on the Kattegat. Its coordinates are 55.6833° N, 11.1000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kalundborg?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kalundborg is DKKAL — country code DK, location code KAL.

How deep is Port of Kalundborg?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kalundborg has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

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

Port of Kalundborg reports a maximum draft of 12.2 m, a maximum length of 285 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Kalundborg require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kalundborg.

What type of harbor is Port of Kalundborg?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Kalundborg have?

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

About this data

Specifications for Port of Kalundborg are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #29490), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →