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The Kiel-Canal in numbers
If you consider a transit through the Kiel-Canal you should, before
calculating the cost, check the Canal's dimensions. Although the
Canal is spacious and can even be passed by panmax sized vessels
in empty condition it has limits, particularly concerning airdraft,
draft, length and beam of a vessel. The following main particulars
will help you verifying if your vessel can pass. If you are in doubt
take the opportunity to contact the Kiel-Canal department of SARTORI & BERGER.
The permitted dimensions of vessels are:
| GENERALLY PERMITTED Dimensions |
| Length: |
235 m / 771' |
| Breadth: |
32,5 m / 106'8'' |
| Draft if length is below 160 m: |
9,50 m / 31'2'' |
| Draft if length is above 160 m: |
According to draft diagram (click below) |
| Max. height above waterline: |
40,0 m / 132' (Airdraft in fresh water) |
| Maximum speed: |
8 knots during passage |
For vessels with a length exceeding 160 meters a particular regulation
regarding the draft has to be attended. To verify the permitted drafts
for vessels with a length exceeding 160 meters check the official
draft diagram.
For vessels beyond these a.m. dimensions the Kiel-Canal Authorities
may allow exceptions based on individual requests, please contact
SARTORI & BERGER for details.
Any enquiries in connection with the technical particulars of the
Kiel-Canal will be answered by the Kiel-Canal department of SARTORI
& BERGER:
The Kiel-Canal's main dimensions are:
| Dimensions |
| Length: |
98,637 km |
| width at the waterline: |
162 m (partly 102,5 m) |
| width at the bottom: |
90 m (partly 44 m) |
The New Locks’ main dimensions are:
| Dimensions |
| usable length: |
310 m |
| usable width: |
40 m |
| depth: |
NN-14,00 m |
| lift gates: |
each chamber 3 gates
the middle lock gate - |
| which is also the reserve gate - makes it possible to transit
the lock more quickly in a shortened chamber |
| filling: |
in Brunsbüttel by revolving lock gates |
| in Holtenau through 2 side channels each with 29 branch channels |
| lock transit time: |
Approximately 25 minutes |
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| Click here to check the official draft diagram
for vessels above 160 m passing the Kiel-Canal |
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