Kalundborg

Sunday, March 5, 2017 - 14:41 by ce-press

The Port of Kalundborg has at the present cruise quay a direct pipeline for black and grey water that feeds directly into the public sewage system at a rate of 40m3 per hour.

At the new Western Quay that will be ready for the season 2019*, the port will install a PRF that will enable cruiseships to discharge directly at the terminal at a rate of 100m3 per hour. The connection will feed into at tank and then into the public sewage system where wastewater will be processed at the wastewater treatment plant.

The facilities will be in line with the IMO/HELCOM regulations for cruise vessels in the Baltic that will apply to new vessels from 2019 and to all existing vessels from 2021. It also meets IMO guidelines for Directive 2000/59/EC on PRF for ship-generated waste and cargo residues.

*Construction of the new quay, that is 500m long and has 15m of water depth, has commenced. It will be ready for the 2019 season. The operation area for cruiseships is 25,000m2.

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Kalundborg

One port, many destinations – the centre of Denmark! On the west coast of Zealand at the Great Belt, you find'll Kalundborg. Founded in 1200 by the warrior Esbern Snare, Kalundborg still has the original town plan in the old part town. Kalundborg offers a charming small-town experience with local attractions and areas of natural beauty within a short drive from the port. In essence Kalundborg offers a peak into the true Denmark; a hospitable, friendly and warm atmosphere - after visiting hectic and busy capitals. Kalundborg provides a complete contrast that will bring a cruise into perspective. Here there is an opportunity to enjoy beautiful gardens, local museums, working artists, handicraft- and flea market in the morning and shop in Kalundborgs charming specialist shops in the afternoon. For those who seek outdoor activities we offer an 18-hole golf course, bike riding, sailing, kayaking or horse back riding. Special events can be arranged!