TRANSIT PILOTAGE
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Transit Pilotage
DanPilot performs all types of transit pilotages in Danish waters. From Skagen in the north to Bornholm in the east DanPilot guides more than 10.000 ships safely in and out of the Baltic Sea every year.
Furthermore we offer deep sea pilotage to every destination in the Baltic Sea area. All our pilots are certified by the Danish Maritime Authority and possess the local knowledge and experience to guide your vessels and crew safely through the twists and turns of the narrow Danish Straits.
Rules & Regulations
Is pilotage compulsory or customary when entering Danish waters? Click here for an overview of the numerous rules and regulations which make up the requirements for use of a pilot when navigating Danish territorial waters and the Route Tango or through the Sound
Rate Calculator
Visit our Rate Calculator for a precise overview of the costs for employing a pilot for your needs. Our Rate Calculator is always up-to-date with the latest prices, enabling you to obtain a quick quote for your pilotage needs
How to order pilotage
When ordering a pilot, you must provide DanPilot with certain required information in order to ensure that we are able to meet your expectations for a timely and professional pilotage service. Here you will find an easy overview of how to order a pilot and which information is necessary to provide
Great Belt - Transit routes
BORNHOLM - SKAGEN
Great Belt - Max. 15 m draft
The full distance through Danish waters and a commonly used pilotage distance for the oil majors as the pilots will guide the vessel through all the twists and turns of the narrow Danish straits. The pilotage route covers the IMO-recommended part from Gedser to Skagen as well as the most shallow part of Route Tango, which is between Bornholm and Gedser.
The invoiced distance is 377 nm
Bornholm - Skagen
Skagen - Bornholm
GEDSER - SKAGEN
Great Belt - Max. 15 m draft
The IMO recommended distance through Danish waters and a commonly used pilotage distance for all types of vessels.
The invoiced distance is 278 nm
Gedser - Skagen
Skagen - Gedser
GEDSER - DW T10
Great Belt - Max. 15 m draft
Non IMO recommended pilotage distance through Great Belt. Customary pilotage distance for Bulk vessels with a draft of less than 11m.
The invoiced distance is 174 nm
Gedser - DW T10
DW T10 - Gedser
GREAT BELT SOUTH - DW T10
Great Belt - Max. 15 m draft
Non IMO recommended pilotage distance and shortest possible transit route through the Great Belt.
Customary pilotage distance for Bulk vessels with a draft of less than 11m.
The invoiced distance is 105 nm
Great Belt South - DW T10
DW T10 - Great Belt South
Sound - Transit routes
SKAGEN - BORNHOLM via Sound
Sound - Max. 7,7 m draft
The full distance through Danish waters and a commonly used pilotage distance for the oil majors as the pilots will guide the vessel through all the twists and turns of the narrow Danish straits. The pilotage route covers the IMO-recommended part through the Sound.
The invoiced distance is 252 nm
Skagen - Bornholm via Sound
SOUND N M1 - DROGDEN
Sound - Max. 7,7 m draft
The short pilotage distance through the Sound. A commonly used pilotage distance for all vessels due to the extremely trafficked area and shallow water. The pilotage route covers the IMO-recommended part through the Sound.
The invoiced distance is 39 nm
Sound N M1 - Drogden
List of pilot marks in Danish straits
