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.

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.