Port of Sakskøbing

DKSAX🇩🇰Denmark

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About Port of Sakskøbing

Sakskøbing is a small Danish port. It is equipped with tugs and pilots are compulsory. The port is situated on the island of Lolland.

Background
Sakskøbing, previously spelled Sakskjøbing, is a town on the island of Lolland in south Denmark. It has a population of 4,514. Until 1 January 2007 it was the seat of the former Sakskøbing Municipality, and is now situated in Guldborgsund Municipality in Region Sjælland.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
29660 →
Wikidata
Q13218306 →
Wikipedia
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Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DKSAX
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Time Zone
UTC+1

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Latitude
54.8000°
Longitude
11.6333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sakskøbing?

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The approach to Sakskøbing is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Orehoved Bagfyr Lighthouse at 12.2 NM to the NE. Other aids include Rødsand Rende (13.1 NM SSW), Bogø (14.9 NM ENE), Ore (14.9 NM NNE), Vejrø (17 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Sakskøbing?

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The Port of Sakskøbing is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Sakskøbing?

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You can track vessels near Sakskøbing (DKSAX) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Sakskøbing?

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The Port of Sakskøbing is a port in DK. Its UN/LOCODE is DKSAX — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE DKSAX mean?

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The first two characters, DK, are the ISO country code for DK. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sakskøbing?

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The Port of Sakskøbing operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.