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The Øresund (The Sound)
Øresund, the Sound, lies between Denmark and Sweden. It is the shortest way into the Baltic but shallower than the Great Belt. On Primorsk to Oslo it saves 113 nm: 923 nm through it, 1,036 nm without.
Voyages through the Øresund (The Sound)
Real voyages NaviBoss plans through the Øresund (The Sound), and the distance when the planner's padlock shuts it.
| Voyage | Through it | Without it | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primorsk to Oslo | 923 nm | 1,036 nm | +113 nm |
| Gdansk to Bergen | 736 nm | 822 nm | +86 nm |
Zones here
At the Øresund (The Sound): Baltic SOx+NOx ECA (Emission Control Area), Baltic Sea Area (PSSA) (Particularly Sensitive Sea Area) and Baltic Sea (MARPOL Special Area) (MARPOL Special Area).
See the piracy map and the ECA guide.
Navigational warnings
The Øresund (The Sound) is in NAVAREA I. Keep its in-force warnings, and check the local notices and the vessel traffic service before the transit.
Questions about the Øresund (The Sound)
Where is the Øresund (The Sound)?
Øresund, the Sound, lies between Denmark and Sweden. It is the shortest way into the Baltic but shallower than the Great Belt. NaviBoss places it at about 56°03.0′N 012°39.1′E, in NAVAREA I.
How much distance does the Øresund (The Sound) save?
On Primorsk to Oslo, 113 nm: 923 nm through the Øresund (The Sound) against 1,036 nm without it. At 14 knots that is about 0.3 days.
Which voyages go through the Øresund (The Sound)?
For example Primorsk to Oslo and Gdansk to Bergen.
Is the Øresund (The Sound) in a piracy or war-risk area?
Not as of the date on this page: it lies in no ITF/IBF warlike area, JWC listed area or piracy hotspot that NaviBoss draws.
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Avoid it on your own voyage
In the planner, tap the padlock on the Øresund (The Sound) (or any of 950 passages) and the route is re-planned the other way, with the extra miles shown. Free with an account.
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