PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Kristinehamn
Pilot
updated May 2010No local pilot. Pilotage is compulsory for all ships exceeding 1,200DWT and for all ships carrying dangerous goods. Pilots are available at Vanersborg, the entrance to Lake Vanerm after leaving Trollhatte Canal and at Kristinehamn.
Key data
updated Jun 2016Size limits
LOA 87m, beam 12.6m & draught 4.7m.
Water density
1000.
Tides
Nil.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanerhamn AB Terminal | — | — | 3 |
| Kristinehamn Tanker Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2016Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained NW of Kristinehamn in the Varnumsviken in depths ranging from 5.0-9.0m, bottom clay.
Tugs
Tug boat is available.
Charts and publications
Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
VHF: Ch 09, 11, 12, 14 and 16.
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.
Port services
updated May 2016Repairs
Minor repair facilities are available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: By road tanker.
Medical
Kristinehamn.
Transport
Nearest airport: Karlstad, 45km.
Nearest railway: Kristenehamn.
Working hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1600hrs.
About Kristinehamn
updated May 2016Where it is
Kristinehamn is located on Lake Vanerm.
The port
This port mainly handles general cargo, bulk cargo, timber and liquid.
Questions about Kristinehamn
What are the pilot arrangements at Kristinehamn?
No local pilot. Pilotage is compulsory for all ships exceeding 1,200DWT and for all ships carrying dangerous goods.
What time zone is Kristinehamn in?
Local time at Kristinehamn 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 Kristinehamn?
1000.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kristinehamn?
Port State Control at Kristinehamn: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kristinehamn?
The UN/LOCODE of Kristinehamn is SEKHN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kristinehamn 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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