Harnosand

1. Harnosand pilot boarding via Ornskoldsvik Pilot boards63°09.0′N 019°01.0′E
2. Härnöklubb Pilot boards62°37.5′N 018°04.0′E
3. Härnösand/Ångermanälven E Gubben Lighthouse Pilot boards62°22.5′N 017°37.0′E
4. Strömskaten Pilot boards62°39.0′N 018°00.0′E

Size limits

LOA 198m, Beam 29m, Draught 10.3m, 45,000DWT.

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

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

Tides

The sea level in the harbour varies by 1.0m above or below mean level depending partly on the time of the year.

The highest water level usually occurs during autumn with S or SE winds. The lowest water level occurs during the spring with N or NW winds.

Water level gauges are sited on the S side of the Djuphamnskajen, Utsprangskajen and on the W landing of Nybron.

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

Approach

The port approach is 4nm wide, free from obstructions and depths vary from 40-80m all the way to the roadstead. The N part of the port of Harnosand is approached through Stora Inlopp and entered between Murbergsudden (62°39.2'N 017°56.1'E) on the mainland and Harnosands Hamn Light standing on the N end of Harnon.

Vessels bound for the S part of the port enter through Sodrasundet.

The maximum authorised draught in the fairway from N of Harnon to Djuphamnen is 7.7m.

The N and S harbours of Harnosand are linked by a waterway which is divided into two canals in its S part by the island of Mellanholmen. The two canals are named Vastra Kanalen and Ostra Kanalen. There are bascule bridges across both waterways, see restrictions. Ostra Kanalen is only suitable for small boats.

Anchorages

The roadstead N of the town has depths of 14-45m, bottom clay. Vessels must anchor SW of the peninsula of Vagnon (62°39.7'N 017°58.5'E), having regard to a power cable crossing the sound 0.2nm S of Oljekajen (62°38.7'N 17°56.6'E).

An anchorage, Area D, is established in the outer part of Alandsfjarden (62°40.3'N 17°52.0'E) centred on position 62°40.0'N 017°55.5'E.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited within 0.05nm either side of an outfall pipe, which extends out from a purification plant, situated 0.5nm S of Harnosand harbour, on the W shore of the island of Harnon; its direction is marked ashore.

Restrictions

Government icebreakers keep the port open from Jan-Mar/Apr.

Bridges: The N part of the waterway is spanned by Nybron, a bascule bridge, with a vertical clearance of 4.0m when closed and navigable width of 8.0m.

Vastra Kanalen is also spanned by a bascule bridge with a vertical clearance of 2.5m when closed and navigable width of 11.5m.

Ostra Kanalen is spanned by two fixed bridges in the N part, both having a vertical clearance of 3.7m, and in the S part by a fixed bridge having a clearance of 1.0m. The N-most bridge in Ostra Kanalen has a navigable width of 17m; the S bridge a width of 8m.

Traffic signals are exhibited as follows:

Fixed red light indicates canal is closed.

Fixed green light indicates canal is open.

Bascule bridges will be opened daily from May-Oct between 0900 and 1100hrs and between 1800 and 2000hrs. At other times a request must be made to the harbour master.

Tugs

Tug assistance is available, Tel: +46 612 12442. Ice breaking tugs are available should assistance be necessary.

Charts and publications

BA 2083, 2252. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify vessel's agent of ETA via Stockholm Radio.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 06 12.

Port Authority Tel: +46 611 348040, Fax: +46 611 348038, Email: [email protected]

Pilots: Ordering of Pilots and working channels see under Gavle VTS.

Health

A document is required for vessels arriving from ports outside Europe. This is "Declaration of Freedom from Infection".

Customs and immigration

For further advice on Customs clearance contact by Tel: +46 60 135500.

Notices and regulations

Speed is restricted to 5kts within the harbour.

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

Available.

Dry docks

Drydock, length 165m, width 21m, depth 8.0m above sill, at Gostavsvik.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: In the oil harbour or by road tanker.

Medical

Harnosand Hospital, in the city.

Transport

Nearest airport: Midlanda, 30km.

Airport facilities: National and international flights and connections.

Nearest railway: In the city of Harnosand.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri, 0700-2300hrs.

Where it is

Harnosand is situated on the E coast of Sweden in the Gulf of Bothnia.

The port

Harnosand is one of the best natural harbours in Sweden allowing any size of vessel to enter. It is close to the sea, has a good depth of water and well expanded quays. Harnosand is near an extensive industrial area in the middle of the Norrland coastline.

In addition to the main harbour, there are the privately owned ports along the River Amgermanalven of Bollsta, Vaja, Lugnvik and Utansjo.

Exports: Timber products and ferric oxide.

Imports: Dry bulk goods, oils, asphalt and sulphuric acid.

Traffic

Approx 120 vessels visit the port and over 1,000,000t of cargo handled by the district annually.

Where does the pilot board at Harnosand?

The pilot boards at Harnosand pilot boarding via Ornskoldsvik, 63°09.0′N 019°01.0′E. Harnosand has 4 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Harnosand in?

Local time at Harnosand 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 Harnosand?

The deepest berth listed is at Harnosand Terminal: 10.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Harnosand?

1000.

Which load line zone is Harnosand in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Harnosand?

Port State Control at Harnosand: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Harnosand?

The UN/LOCODE of Harnosand is SEHND.

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