Information for captains

Practical information particularly for captains

This page contains a lot of navigational and other practical information for when you sail into the Port of Thyboron.

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Navigation

The North Sea is a harsh environment with Denmark’s highest average wind speed. Yet the Port of Thyboron can be navigated in any weather conditions, as the harbour is well protected inside the Liim Fiord and the entrance faces east.

Port maps

This page contains harbour maps, with information on quay numbers and water depth.

Quay facilities

5.8 km of quays with free Wi-Fi. The Port of Thyboron has quays for a wide range of purposes. Here you will find an overview of the many quays available in Thyboron.

Facilities

Specially designed port facilities offering good service and good working conditions.

ISPS

ISPS ports protect against terrorism, and also avoid disruptions to operation, as only people with a valid reason will be given access to the area while the ship is docked.

Maritime Department

VHF channel 12/16

Corona pandemic - COVID19

The Port of Thyboron operates as normal and COVID-19 contingency plans have been implemented. We strive to update the website as the Danish authorities change the restrictions in order to control the spread of coronavirus - COVID19.

The environment is everyone’s responsibility, and we make it simpler.

Waste management

Containers for ship waste are available at all quays. We are happy to deliver the container to the vessel for easier handling.

Slop oil management

Containers for the safe disposal of slop oil are available at the port. We are happy to collect the slop oil using our Solus extraction system if you cannot pump it into a tank yourself.

Electricity supplies

All quays at the Port of Thyboron are equipped with electricity stands for supplying commercial vessels. Register as a user with your mobile phone and you will be able to use the stands upon arrival.

Current weather information

The latest wind and water level measurements from Thyboron

-0.38 m

Water level in port DVR90

8.2 m/s

Current wind speed

9.2 m/s

Wind gust

NE 54°

Current wind direction

Last updated 4/25/2025 at 8:32 PM

Weather data and water levels

Highlights and latest news for captains

10-metre-deep fairway to the Port of Thyboron

Friday, December 31, 2021

The largest dredging project in Thyboron Port´s history has been completed. Today there is 10 m water depth in the entrance to the port and the Liimfjord quays in the southern part of the port.

Countdown to the world’s first Energy Island

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

The starting gun for the world’s first energy island was fired in Thyboron, which the company MMT is using as a base for seabed surveys using the vessel Relume.

More quayside areas for cargo in 2022

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

150,000 extra square metres for cargo handling coming to the Port of Thyboron.

New high-speed bunkering system in Thyboron

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Large vessels can now refuel highly efficiently at the Port of Thyboron. The world’s largest split hopper suction dredger, Njord R, was the first vessel to refuel using the new ex-pipe facility in Thyboron.

Permit to deepen entrance

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Having 10 metres of water depth in the entrance to the Port of Thyboron in 2021 will make a huge difference to sectors such as industrial fishing, offshore wind and cargo.

Project cargo is handled at Thyboron Port

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Over 1.7 million tonnes of cargo is handled each year at the Port of Thyboron, including extra heavy goods requiring specially designed facilities.

Captain’s services

As a skipper or captain, you can benefit from the local companies on this list. The list includes marine companies such as pilots and agents, bunkering and provisioning companies, and you can find contact details here.