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Holmsund
Key data
updated Mar 2021Size limits
1,500DWT
Load line zone
Tropical.
Inspections
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.
About Holmsund
updated Mar 2021Where it is
Cape Palmas, also known as Harper, is situated on the SE coast of Liberia, close to the border with the Cote d'Ivoire.
The port
The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen.
The port has one berth protected by a small breakwater, suitable for small vessels, larger vessels load from the anchorage. The main exports handled are timber/logs and rubber.
Questions about Holmsund
What time zone is Holmsund in?
Local time at Holmsund is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
Which load line zone is Holmsund in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Holmsund?
Port State Control at Holmsund: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Holmsund?
The UN/LOCODE of Holmsund is SEHLD.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Holmsund say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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