Kalmar

1. Kalmar (m) Krongrundet Pilot boards56°42.7′N 016°26.3′E
2. Kalmar (v) Sillaasen Pilot boards56°46.3′N 016°30.5′E
3. Kalmar boarding, N entrance Pilot boards56°41.7′N 016°24.6′E
4. Kalmar (n) Tradgardsgrund Pilot boards56°37.3′N 016°21.3′E
5. Kalmar (x) Utgrunden Pilot boards56°21.5′N 016°14.3′E

Size limits

LOA 185m, beam 23m, draught 7.3m, 30,000DWT.

Water density

Brackish.

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

Nil.

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

Approach

Kalmarsunds Djupranna, the dredged deepwater channel which has a bottom width of 80m and a least depth of 7.7m over a width of 60m, is marked on each side by lighthouses, lightbuoys, buoys and beacons.

The main channels to Kalmar branch off from this channel. Caution: The lighthouses marking each side of the channel are so placed that their respective lights are positioned vertically directly above the edges of the channel. Their bases however, extend underwater into the channel for 5.0m and must not be passed at a distance of less than 10m.

Vessels should note there are submarine power cables laid from the shore to Huvudet Light and then to Osvallsgrundet Light.

Approach and entry:

Approach: From S and N is through Kalmarsunds Djupranna, with short channel leading off from the main channel. From the S the max authorised draught is 7.3m and from the N, 6.8m.

Entry: Oil Harbour: Entry to the oil harbour from the S is through a short channel dredged to a depth of 7.9m, authorised for a draught of 7.3m and marked by buoys (port hand), which leads N off Kalmarsunds Djupranna close inside its entrance at Skansgrundet Light.

From the N follow the track, (authorised for a draught of 7.0m) to a position approx 0.1nm SE of the pilot lookout on the NE end of Tjarhovet, then SW to the berth.

Entry: Main basin: From S follow the previous directions to a position approx 100m SW of Ombojningen Beacon, (56°39.6'N 016°23.1'E). Then to the alignment (277°) of Kalmar Leading Lights:

Front light, (white triangle, black border on post), (56°39.8'N 016°22.3'E), exhibited from the W side of the harbour.

Rear light, a similar structure, exhibited 50m W of the front light.

This alignment leads 0.2nm W to the harbour entrance, passing N of the buoys (port hand) marking the limits of the dredged area off the NE and N corners of Tjarhovet and S of Inre Gillburen Lightbuoy, (starboard hand) which marks the N limit of the dredged area off the entrance.

From the N follow the reverse of the previous directions to a position close S of Gillburn Lightbuoy (porthand), moored 0.25nm SSW of Huvudet Light, (56°40.1'N 016°23.3'E), then follow the directions given above for the main basin.

The entrance channel has a main basin in the E part of the harbour dredged to a depth of 7.7m.

The harbour at Kalmar is sheltered on the SE by Tjarhovet, a mole extending in a NE direction and on the E by the N breakwater.

From Kalmarsund Leading Lights lead to the harbour through a 7.7m depth entrance.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A vessel Traffic Management Scheme is in operation and reports should be made to Malmo VTS.

Vessels of 300GT and over, including tows with a length of 45m or more are advised to make a general call on VHF Ch 16 at the following points;

The following information should be included in the general call;

Reporting Points;

Anchorages

Vessels of more than 7.0m draught, anchor S of Traedgaardsrund.

Restrictions

There are no known restrictions to vessel movements in the port.

Tugs

Available and compulsory for larger vessels. "Pampus", power of 883KW, 16t bollard pull.

Mooring

A linesman is compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 80m.

Charts and publications

BA 2054, 2842. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify agent or Harbour Master via Kalmar Harbour Radio of ETA prior to arrival.

Communications

Pilot Contact: VHF, Ch 13, Callsign "Kalmar Pilot", Tel: +46 771 630690, Fax: +46 40 301868, Email: [email protected]

Port Contact: VHF, Ch 9, 12 and 16, Callsign "Kalmar Hamradio" and "Kalmar Horbour Radio", Tel: +46 480 451450, Fax: +46 480451458, Email: [email protected]

Notice of readiness

Notice of readiness should be tendered upon pilot boarding or vessel berthing.

Health

There is a quarantine station at Kalmar. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Exemption Certificate possible.

Customs and immigration

There are no special restrictions needed for crews/passengers joining/leaving a vessel. However, crew/passengers must make their passports available for inspection before being permitted ashore.

Flags

There are no special requirements for displaying flags in the port.

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

There are engineering workshops available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, alongside or by barge.

Bunkering: Available, alongside or by barge. Contact Kalmar Bunkeroljor, Tel: +46 480 411730.

Stores: Available, alongside or by barge.

Medical

Kalmar Hospital, 4km.

Crew change

A crew change can take place subject to general visa regulations.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kalmar, 6km.

Airport facilities: Domestic flights daily to and from Stockholm. International flights to Copenhagen daily.

Nearest railway: Kalmar, 1km. Railway tracks run all the way to the quayside. Railway station, 1km.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0700-1600hrs; Overtime is always available, evenings and weekends. Oil harbour throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Kalmar is situated W of Oland Island on the Kalmarsund, in the Baltic Sea.

The port

A well sheltered port suitably equipped to handle most types of cargoes and medium sized vessels, including cruise ships for which there are two berths.

The port is never closed due to ice. There may, however, be difficulties during Jan-Mar. All ships bound inwards and outwards obtain free icebreaker assistance both in the port and in the Kalmarsund area close to the port.

Exports: Grain, piece goods, sawn timber, forestry products and various bulk cargoes.

Imports: Fodders, fertilisers, petroleum, iron products and various other bulk products.

Where does the pilot board at Kalmar?

The pilot boards at Kalmar (m) Krongrundet, 56°42.7′N 016°26.3′E. Kalmar has 5 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Kalmar in?

Local time at Kalmar 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 Kalmar?

The deepest berth listed is at Oil Terminal: 7.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kalmar?

Brackish.

Which load line zone is Kalmar 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 Kalmar?

Port State Control at Kalmar: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kalmar?

The UN/LOCODE of Kalmar is SEKLR.

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