Iggesund

Size limits

Max LOA 173.94m, beam 25.6m, draught 7.5m and 21,359DWT.

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.

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

Approach

The channel through the inlet has a draught of 7.5m as far as Skarnas Terminal, situated at the S end of Snokskarssundet, 1.5nm SE of the town.

The channel to Skarnas Terminal, can be approached either from Kraksundet or from the main channel to Hudiksvall.

From Kratsundet steer 348°, with Krako Light structure bearing 168° astern, passing close E of the buoy (E cardinal) marking Aftonvardsgrund (61°35.5'N 017°18.0'E) with a depth of 2.1m.

Then alter course to 335° to bring Kraskar Lighthouse bearing 155°, astern which leads 0.2nm SW of Jasonsgrund (61°36.7'N 017°18.1'E), a 3.6m patch, marked by buoys (N and W cardinal).

Alter course W round Bondgrund, a below water rock, marked by a buoy (port hand), passing S of Permessegrund, a 2.8m patch marked by a buoy (starboard hand) and passing 0.1nm off the N coast of Bockson (61°37.2'N 017°13.5'E).

Approach Dukarsund, which is narrow but well marked by lightbuoys and buoys (spar), with Roxo Leading Lights (posts, triangular daymarks, elevations 24m and 17m), when the W end of Bockson, in line bearing 101°, astern.

When Dukarsund Light (white lantern, elevation 4.0m) on the S side of the channel, is abeam to port, alter course to port to bring Gardsfjarden Leading Lights (red triangles on poles, elevations 31m and 24m) at the head of Gardsfjarden, 2nm W, into line bearing 263°.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained in Gardsfjarden in depths of 10m-12m, mud.

Restrictions

The channel leading to Iggesund can be obstructed by ice from Jan to Apr.

Local authorities should be reported as depths may be less than those charted may exist within the entrance channel leading to the port.

Tugs

Available and station at the Service Berth.

Charts and publications

Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP 286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels to or from the port must make a general call on VHF Ch 16 prior to proceeding through Dukarsund. Inbound vessels must call when passing Bondgrund shoal (61°37'N., 17°16'E.); outbound vessels should call before leaving the port.

Communications

Iggesund—Contact Information:

Facsimile: +46-26-99469.

Pilots:

Call Sign: North Coast Pilot.

VHF: Ch 13 and 16.

Telephone: +46-771-630610.

Notices and regulations

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) at Gavle and Lulea operate a mandatory Reporting and Information System which has been established in the Gulf of Bothnia.

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.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Iggesund Din halsocentral (3.5km). Note: Only open for booked visits.

Transport

Nearest airport: Hudiksvall Airport, regional (16.2km) and Dala Airport (159km).

Nearest train: Iggesund train station (3.4km).

Nearest public transport: Bus routes located within the town of Iggesund.

Nearest highway: The port has access to E4. The European route (E4) runs from the N starting at the border with Finland all the way down S to border crossing with Denmark.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Iggesund is situated at the head of an inlet, length 4.3nm, lying on the W side of the approach to Hudiksvall.

The port

The port, wholly owned by Holmen AB, offers all year, round-the-clock services to markets in Greece, England and Northern Africa. The Iggesund Mill, one of the most advanced, fully integrated pulp and paperboard mills in the world dating back to 1685, services the port with logs, wood pulp, paperboards and handles upwards of one million tonnes of forest products each year. The port continues to have a range of services including facilities that cater for liquid products and a RoRo ramp located on the W end of pier (Skarnas Berth).

What are the pilot arrangements at Iggesund?

Pilots are available from Soderhamn.

What time zone is Iggesund in?

Local time at Iggesund 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 Iggesund?

The deepest berth listed is at Skarnas Terminal: 7.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Iggesund 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 Iggesund?

Port State Control at Iggesund: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Iggesund?

The UN/LOCODE of Iggesund is SEIGG.

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