Compulsory Pilotage

Below is a brief summery of regulations for the use of pilot on the Limfjord.

We will strive to keep the site updated - however we can not guarantee the update.

Danish Maritime Authority is governing the pilot act.

For valid updates and exact wording - please refer to Danish Pilotage Authority webpage:

http://us.lodstilsynet.dk/491/rules-and-regulation

Hals Barre to Aalborg:

Compulsory pilot for vessels with a draught of 6 meters and above.

Railway Bridge at Aalborg:

Compulsory pilot for vessels with a LOA of 53 meters and above.

Between Aalborg and Logstor West Approach:

Compulsory pilot for vessels with a draught of above 3,1 meters.

Oddesund Bridge:

Compulsory pilot for vessels with LOA of 35 meters and above.

In generel:

Vessels or objects that is towed shall use a pilot in excavated channels and buoyaged fairways leading into or past harbours in accordance with special rules - that due to their complexity are not included here. Refer to Danish legislation. 

Special vessels

In internal and external territorial waters there is an obligation for ships to use a pilot if they

1) are carrying oil or have uncleaned cargo tanks that have not been rendered safe with inert air,

2) are carrying chemicals,

3) are carrying gases,

4) have more than 5000 t bunker oil onboard or

5) are carrying highly radioactive material.