The shipping platform

Location: Skagen is situated at the northernmost point of the Danish mainland. General overview: Skagen is primarily a fishing port with associated industries. The port is open all year. Traffic figures: Approximately 180 vessels visit the port annually. Approx 260,000t of cargo handled annually. Load line zone: Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 130m, beam 18m, draught 9.0m, subject to favourable weather conditions. The max permitted height of a vessel using Vestre Bassin is 27m. Largest vessel handled: "Mandan" tanker, 8,000DWT, draught 7.0m.