FehmarnbeltNew restricted area for tunnelling

Lasse Johannsen

 · 15.04.2025

Fehmarnbelt: New restricted area for tunnellingPhoto: Femern A/S
Restricted area buoy in the Fehmarnbelt.
A new restricted area will be established in the Fehmarnbelt due to the tunnel construction. As published by the BSH in its notices to mariners, this can be expected from Easter Monday, i.e. 21 April.

The new restricted area is indicated by buoys in the following positions:

  • S1 54°29,9243'N 011°14,7195'E
  • S2 54°30,1708'N 011°15,0023'E
  • S3 54°30,4173'N 011°15,2853'E
  • S4 54°30,6912'N 011°14,5631'E
  • S5 54°30,4258'N 011°14,3284'E

The BfS also states: "Positions S1) to S5) are marked by g/r/g light buoys (yellow, Blz. (2+1) 15s) with g. horizontal cross. Shipping is requested to keep sufficient distance. Increased attention, caution and consideration are requested. Adverse circumstances may make it necessary to change the date at short notice. Further information is available from Fehmarnbelt Traffic on VHF channel 68 on request."

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Lasse Johannsen

Lasse Johannsen

Deputy Editor in Chief YACHT

Born in Kiel, grew up on the water and on board, trained as a sailor in the club and sailing on the North and Baltic Seas. After school, navy and legal training, he worked as a trainee at YACHT from 2007-2009 in the Panorama department, which he now heads. He is also responsible for the special edition of YACHT classic, has published several books with Delius-Klasing and is deputy editor-in-chief of YACHT. Johannsen is an enthusiastic cruising sailor on his own keel and an active supporter of the German classic boat scene.

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