There are aprox. 150 private companies in the port of Aarhus which employ several thousand people. Port- related companies can rent areas, warehouses or buildings within the port area.
All areas of the Port of Aarhus are implemented with regard to ISPS
Ships calling into the port must provide various information to an agent in advance
Crew members going ashore must bring ID and shore pass
Declaration of security is issued by the port under specific circumstances
ISPS Port security
Security in the port area is important for the protection of the port and the shipping industry against terrorist attacks. At the Port of Aarhus, we have increased admittance control and surveillance and implemented other security initiatives. All areas of the Port of Aarhus are fully implemented with regard to the ISPS code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code).
Showing of ID
Anyone present in areas belonging to the Port of Aarhus is obligated to show ID and account for their business in the area. If this is not complied with, this will be reported to the police, which may result in a fine.
Communication regarding ISPS should be addressed to the head of port security at the Port of Aarhus, who can be contacted on telephone No. +45 8613 3266 or security@port.aarhus.dk
Requirements for the ship
When ships arrive at the Port of Aarhus, they are required to supply the following information to the ship's agent:
Information about the last 10 ports of call.
Copy of the ship's "International Ship Security Certificate" (only upon the first call of the ship or renewal of certificate)
A crew list - arrival/departure
A list of crew changes, if relevant
A list of visitors on board during the stay
A list of companies that are to deliver goods or services during the stay of the ship
Passenger list
Upon each arrival, the Port of Aarhus will as a minimum require the information stated in item 1-4-5-6-7 and 8 to security@port.aarhus.dk or fax +45 86760237. Ships who do not have an agent upon arrival, must supply the stated information to the Port of Aarhus well in advance.
Requirements for the crew
Crew members that wish to go ashore must bring the following:
Shore pass issued/stamped by the ship's agent or the Port of Aarhus
Personal identification with a photo
Declaration of Security/DoS
A declaration of security is only issued under the following circumstances:
The ship is operating at a higher security level than the Port of Aarhus
The ship or the facility has been affected by a security threat or incident
The ship has been at a port/facility that is not required to have and implement an approved port facility security plan
Ships that fulfil the above security conditions and need a declaration of security must apply at the Port of Aarhus on security@port.aarhus.com. After this, the ship will be asked to anchor in the roads and wait for the head of security and/or the port facility's PFSO.
All expenses connected with the issuing of a DoS must be paid by the ship.
Security areas
A port facility security officer has been appointed for each port facility.