Rules & procedures – Travel safely and securely in the port areas
Here you will find guidelines and requirements for traffic, safety and activities in Kalundborg Port.
We have compiled relevant regulations, rules of order and procedures so that you can easily orient yourself and travel safely and responsibly in the port area.
Read more about rules and procedures for behavior and traffic at Kalundborg Port:
Other provisions for the port
General provisions for Danish ports are laid down in LBK no. 116, Executive Order on the Ports Act: The Port Act (retsinformation.dk)
General provisions for order in Danish commercial ports are laid down in BEK no. 1146, Executive Order on standard regulations for maintaining order in Danish commercial ports: Standard regulations for order in Danish ports (retsinformation.dk))
Kalundborg Port is a safe and proper business – for customers, users, the local area and the environment.
Regulations
At the Port of Kalundborg, we prioritize safety, cooperation and responsible operation. That is why we have clear rules for traffic and activities in the port area.
Our regulations create the framework for a safe, efficient and well-functioning port – for the benefit of both users, neighbors and the surrounding area.
Everyone who moves and works in the port areas must follow the applicable rules and guidelines. This ensures good order and respect for both people and equipment.
Regulations for the Port of Kalundborg
The Port of Kalundborg is an active and professional commercial port, where many players move and work side by side. To ensure peace, order and safety in the port area, all users and visitors must comply with the port's regulations.
The regulations establish the overall framework for behavior and activities in the port area – including rules for traffic, access, environmental considerations and general behavior.
The regulations have been prepared in accordance with current legislation and with a focus on safety, cooperation and consideration for the surroundings.
You can find the current rules of procedure as PDFs here:
Crane regulation
There are special rules for the use of the port's cranes, which are intended to ensure that lifting tasks are carried out correctly and safely. It is important that all users familiarise themselves with the guidelines before starting work.
Drone flight
All drone flying in the Port of Kalundborg areas and maritime territory is only permitted with prior agreement with the Port of Kalundborg for reasons of safety, operations and our customers' activities.
The application is sent to: info@portofkalundborg.dk, and a search must be made for each individual flight.
Flying closer than 150 meters horizontally from risk companies classified as column 3 companies (that store flammable, explosive, toxic or environmentally hazardous substances) requires separate permission from the company in question.
The Port of Kalundborg assesses in each individual case whether a desired drone flight may affect or disrupt the port's or our customers' activities, and whether the flight can be permitted in accordance with, among other things, the TV Surveillance Act.
We may at any time request to see valid documentation for the drone and authorization of the drone pilot.
Safety & traffic
The port is a busy and dangerous workplace, where people and large machines move side by side. Therefore, safety has the highest priority at the Port of Kalundborg.
Everyone who uses the port area has a responsibility to follow the applicable guidelines and show consideration for people, equipment and activities on the quay. This applies regardless of whether you are a guest, driver, craftsman or regular user.
Several areas in the port are ISPS-secured, and therefore access cards are required to travel here. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the page Port security to get an overview of access conditions, rules and contact information.
We are continuously working to ensure a safe environment for both employees, partners and visitors – and expect everyone to contribute to making the port a safe place to work and travel.
Use personal protective equipment
You should use personal protective equipment when you are at Kalundborg Port.
Safety shoes are mandatory throughout the port territory, and we recommend that you generally wear a helmet when traveling in the port.
You must always wear a helmet within the working area of cranes and in areas where there is a risk of getting objects in your head.
Life jackets must always be worn when working on the quay hammer or from rafts or similar.
Be visible & attentive
When you are in the harbor, make sure that others can see you. Wear reflective clothing (Hi-Viz) with reflective tape, minimum class 1.
You must be aware of others when you are in the port. Be especially aware of pedestrians, cyclists, large machinery and trucks.
Always keep a good safety distance from moving equipment.
You must not go under something hanging below or out from cranes and machines.
Traffic & parking
The port is first and foremost a workplace, and you must show consideration for those at work – both walking and driving.
The general speed limit for the port area is 40 km/h.
Be aware of moving equipment and other work vehicles. Be especially aware of cyclists and pedestrians in the area.
If you arrive by car, you must reverse into the marked parking spaces when you park at Kalundborg Port.
If the accident happens
Call 1-1-2, if you or others are in acute danger.
Inform the operations officer at (+45) 59 53 40 04 and ask for a defibrillator if necessary. The defibrillator is located at the port office parking lot at Baltic Plads 2.
For less serious accidents and incidents, please contact Emergency number on phone (+45) 70 15 07 08.
Remember to inform the operations team at (+45) 59 53 40 04.
Waste management at the Port of Kalundborg
At the Port of Kalundborg, we take responsibility for the environment. That is why we focus on the safe and responsible reception of waste from ships and users of the port.
We work purposefully to make waste management simple, efficient and environmentally sound with the goal of increasing recycling and reducing pollution of the port environment.
All ships calling at the port must use our reception system and follow the applicable waste sorting guidelines. This way we ensure that waste is handled with care – for the benefit of both operations and the environment.
If we have a waste sorting plan – we have:
How to sort waste at Kalundborg Port:
