Hallstavik

Size limits

Draught 7m.

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.

Tides

Max range 2.0m caused by air pressure/winds.

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

Approach

The W channel is suitable for vessels up to 7.0m. When 0.6nm E of Karsholmen (60°09.7'N 018°32.2'E) alter course SW and then S to pass W of the island of Ormon (60°09'N 018°33'E). Initially steer SW, passing N of Ormogrund Lightbuoy (60°09'N 018°33'E), for approx 0.5nm. Then alter course to 206° keeping ahead:

Ormosundet Norra Light (white lantern, green band, floodlit; elevation 4.0m) on the mainland 0.6nm S of Kalsholmen Light structure. Then steer S and SSE following the channel through Ormosundet which leads between Ormon Light, (white framework tower, red band, floodlit; elevation 3m) situated on the E side of the channel, on the SW extremity of Ormon and Ormosundet Sodra Light, (white lantern, green band, floodlit; elevation 2m) situated on the W side of the channel, 0.5nm SSE of Ormosundet N Light. Alter course to approx 134° round Ormosundshallan Light, (white pedestal, red band, floodlit; elevation 2m on a rock), on the E side of the channel, 0.25nm S of Ormon Light.

Ormosundet Lightbuoy, (red and black; light quick flashing), moored 0.3nm SE of Ormosundshallan Light structure, may be passed on either side. Hold this course for 1nm until Guldholmen Light (60°08'N 018°34'E), (white pedestal, elevation 4.0m on the W shore) 1nm SSE of Ormon, is abeam to starboard. Thereafter alter course as necessary to follow the remainder of the channel which leads S for a distance of 4.5nm to Hallstavik.

Entering the harbour:

Stromsviken Leading Lights: Front light (white triangle, point upwards on white pedestal 6.0m in height, (60°06.5'N 018°35.0'E)). Rear light (white triangle point upwards on grey framework tower, 12m in height), 0.7nm N of the front light.

From a position approx 1.0nm SSE of Stromsviken Rear Light, the alignment (354.5°) astern of these light leads for approx 2nm to the harbour entrance, passing: E of a buoy (starboard hand, 1.24nm S) marking the E side of a rock, then, W of Vlandvik Light (white lantern, 4m in height, 1.5nm SSE), then, W of a buoy (port hand, 1.75nm SSE) close S of Vandvik Light. On the W side of the channel, several rocks, several dolphins, lightbuoys and buoys line the edge of the channel.

Anchorages

Available depending on the weather, pilots will advise.

Restrictions

Vessels larger than 150m and all tankers navigate in daylight only. Vessels of more than 25,000DWT are not permitted entry if the wind is more than 15kts.

A power cable with a vertical clearance of 40.5m spans the S part of the harbour.

Between Guldmolmen (60°07.8'N 018°34.2'E) and Vandvik (60°05.7'N 018°35.4'E), speed is restricted to 12kts and thereafter to a position 1nm N of Hallstavik, it must not exceed 9kts. From 1nm N of Hallstavik to the berths, maximum speed is 5kts. The sides of the approach may be lined with log rafts, in which case a vessel is to proceed at the slowest speed consistent with safe steering.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 889, Swedish 536. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 48 and 24 hours to agent and 5 hours prior to arrival to pilots.

Communications

VTS Stockholm with ETA at Svartklubben Pilot Station.

VHF Ch 73, 13 and 16. Tel: + 46 86 666622. Fax: + 46 86 666690.

Tlx: 12858 Stolots. Email: [email protected].

Customs and immigration

Can be contacted on Tel: +46 176 225700.

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

Small welding jobs can be made by local workshops.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: By road tanker from Stockholm.

Stores; Available

Medical

Väddö Vårdcentral in Väddö, 25km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 80km.

Where it is

Hallstavik is located at the head of Edeboviken, in the archipelago of Oregrund, approx 54nm N of Stockholm and approx 70knm S of Gelfe.

The port

A well sheltered harbour, owned and operated by Holmen Paper who operate one of Sweden's largest paper mills in the port.

Normally there is ice from the last week of Dec to the last week of Mar and the first week in Apr; however, the port is normally kept open all winter.

What are the pilot arrangements at Hallstavik?

Compulsory. Pilot embarks off Svartklubben Lighthouse (60°09'N 018°52'E).

What time zone is Hallstavik in?

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

What is the water density at Hallstavik?

1005.

Which load line zone is Hallstavik 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 Hallstavik?

Port State Control at Hallstavik: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hallstavik?

The UN/LOCODE of Hallstavik is SEHAK.

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