Borgholm

Size limits

Max LOA 39m, beam 12.2m, draught 4.8m and 120DWT.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The main entrance channel, authorised for a draught of 4.8m, leads ESE and E. It is marked by buoys and indicated by lighted ranges, (spar; topmark 2 cones bases together) and lies 2nm NNW of Borgholm Castle. The inner part of the harbour is used only by small vessels and local knowledge is necessary.

Passenger vessels bound from Kalmar and further S will take the W channel under the Oland Bridge. The bridge has a vertical clearance of 36m vertical and a high of 41.69m.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in favourable conditions, approx 0.8nm outside the harbour and clear of the shoals. Local knowledge is necessary.

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Restrictions

The Oland Bridge has a vertical clearance of 36m vertical and a high of 41.69m.

Charts and publications

BA 3435. Admiralty Pilot NP19. 712 NE, 711 SW.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

Designated Authority: Swedish Maritime Administration/Swedish Maritime Safety Inspectorate.

Address: SE-601 78, Norrkoping, Sweden.

Tel: +46 11 191000

Fax: +46 11 101949

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Repairs

Minor repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkers: DO available on request.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Borgholms Healthcare Centre (1km) and Lanssjukhuset i Kalmar (31.5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Borglanda (ESMB) (Regional airport, 2.5km) and Kalmar Oland Airport (31.6km).

Nearest highway. The port has access to highway 136. This highway runs the length of the island and connects to highway 137 which continues across the Oland Bridge to the mainland.

Nearest public transport: Bus stops and routes throughout the town of Borgholm.

Working hours

The harbour works throughout 24hrs.

Where it is

Located on the NW coast of Oland Island.

The port

Borgholm harbour is well sheltered and is protected by two breakwaters. The port handles passengers through private charter cruise vessels as well as small recreational vessels and lighthouse tenders. The port may close in January and February due to ice within the area.

What are the pilot arrangements at Borgholm?

Pilots may be obtained from Kalamar or Oskarshamn.

What time zone is Borgholm in?

Local time at Borgholm is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Borgholm?

The deepest berth listed is at Borgholm Gasthamn: 4.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Borgholm in?

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less.

Who carries out Port State Control at Borgholm?

Port State Control at Borgholm: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Borgholm?

The UN/LOCODE of Borgholm is SEBOM.

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