Degerhamn

1. Degerhamn (i) Degerhamn roads Pilot boards56°19.9′N 016°22.3′E

Size limits

Max LOA 95.81m, beam 16.50m, draught 5.9m and 4,536DWT.

Water density

1005.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships 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 entrance to Degerhamn, 55m in width, faces SSW between the heads of a long W mole and a short E mole. Both mole heads are floodlit and should not be passed closer than 10m. The approach channel 0.75nm in length, leading from SW. It has been dredged to 6.5m. It is well marked by lightbuoys, buoys and leading lights.

The maximum permitted draught in the channel is 5.9m but caution should be exercised as the channel is liable to silting.

From a position to seaward about 2nm SW of the harbour, approach on the alignment (052°) of Degerhamn Sodra Leading Lights. This alignment leads 1.5nm NE to a position 0.6nm from the front light, entering the dredged channel, marked by lightbuoys and buoys (lateral), 1nm SW of the front light.

Vessels close to the limiting draught for the channel should note a 7.5m shoal patch, on the leading line 1.5nm from the front light, and pass well to the NW of the alignment until well clear of the shoal.

Then to the alignment (018°) of Degerhamn Leading Lights. This alignment leads 0.5nm NNE, through the centre of the buoyed channel to the harbour entrance, between the breakwater heads which are floodlit and which must be passed no closer than 10m.

Each side of the buoyed channel is also indicated by a pair of lights, in line bearing 018°, exhibited from the quay each side of the leading lights. The W pair show red lights and the E pair show green lights.

Anchorages

The best anchorage off Degerhamn is in a depth of 9.0m, clay, 1.25nm SW of the harbour entrance, but vessels must be prepared to put to sea with winds from the W semicircle.

Tugs

There are 2 tugs available from Kalmar.

Charts and publications

BA 2251, Sweden 713. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2)

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.

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.

Where it is

Degerhamn is located on the W coast of Oland Island, 9.0nm N of Olands Sodra Udde, Sweden.

The port

The Port of Degerhamn, strategically located on the southern coast of Oland, has played a pivotal role in the operations of the local cement factory since its establishment in 1888. The port serves as a critical logistical hub for the cement industry, however, in 2019 it was announced that there would be a reduction in production of cement at the Heidelberg Material site.

Recognising the need for modernisation and protection, the port underwent significant reconstruction in the early 1890s. In 1892 and again in 1897, substantial improvements were made, culminating in the construction of two large breakwaters. The design of the port features an entrance channel from the South.

Where does the pilot board at Degerhamn?

The pilot boards at Degerhamn (i) Degerhamn roads, 56°19.9′N 016°22.3′E.

What time zone is Degerhamn in?

Local time at Degerhamn 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 Degerhamn?

The deepest berth listed is at Degerhamn Depot: 5.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Degerhamn?

1005.

Which load line zone is Degerhamn in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Degerhamn?

Port State Control at Degerhamn: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Degerhamn?

The UN/LOCODE of Degerhamn is SEDEG.

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