About DailyHarborHouse.eu

A reference resource on coastal navigation, maritime meteorology and navigational marks along Germany's North Sea and Baltic coasts.

What This Site Covers

DailyHarborHouse.eu collects and presents reference information relevant to coastal navigation in German waters. The site draws on publicly available sources including BSH (Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency) publications, DWD (Deutscher Wetterdienst) maritime forecasting documentation, IALA buoyage standards and federal waterways administration material.

Coverage includes the German North Sea coast from the Ems estuary in the west to the border with Denmark in the north, the East and North Frisian island chains, the major estuary approaches (Elbe, Weser, Jade, Ems), and the western Baltic coast of Schleswig-Holstein including the Kiel Fjord and Flensburg Fjord.

Topics

  • Tidal prediction and tidal stream reference for German Bight approaches
  • Maritime meteorology: DWD forecast areas, Beaufort scale, NAVTEX and VHF services
  • IALA Region A buoyage system as applied in German coastal waters
  • Traffic separation schemes on the Elbe, Weser and outer North Sea approaches
  • Navigational marks: lighthouses, light buoys, sector lights and fog signals
  • Storm surge conditions and BSH warning services
  • The Nord-Ostsee-Kanal and Baltic approach channels

Data and Sources

All content references publicly available nautical, hydrographic and meteorological publications. Primary sources include BSH tide tables, BSH Notices to Mariners, the DWD maritime weather service, IALA documentation and the Federal Waterways Administration (GDWS). No proprietary chart data is reproduced on this site.

Tidal figures, water depths and mark characteristics cited on the site are for general reference only. Mariners should always consult current official publications — including up-to-date chart editions, current-edition BSH tide tables and recent Notices to Mariners — before any passage in German coastal waters.

Disclaimer

This site provides general informational reference material. It does not replace official nautical charts, pilot books, current Notices to Mariners or professional maritime advice. No responsibility is accepted for navigation decisions made on the basis of information found here. Always use current official BSH charts and publications for actual navigation.

Contact

For general correspondence, corrections or topic suggestions, use the contact form below or email info@dailyharborhouse.eu.

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