Kristinestad

1. Kristiinankaupunki Pilot boards62°11.5′N 021°06.1′E
2. Kristinestad pilot boarding Pilot boards60°11.5′N 021°06.8′E

Size limits

LOA 210m, beam 31.0m, draught 12.0m, 7,933DWT.

Water density

1004.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area 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

Directions main fairway, authorised draught 6.1m and 5.6m: Approaching Kristinestad from SW, steer 062° for Botom, approx 7.5nm E of the town and then after embarking the pilot, approx 1nm WSW of Hoijerssten Lightbuoy, proceed on the following alignments.

Harkmeri Front Light (62°11.5'N 021°19.9'E) and Hansnasskatan Rear Leading Light (1.75nm ENE) (red rectangles, yellow stripe, on white concrete towers; elevations 7m and 24m) are in line bearing 071°; they lead from seaward passing close to Hoijerssten Lightbuoy, then between the buoys (spar) marking Vitus, shoal ground on the S side of the fairway and Storbadan, on the N side approx 2.5nm WSW of the front light structure; then between Granbergsgrund on the N side, and Karlen on the S side, both buoyed shoals 1nm further ENE.

Lappungen Front Leading Light (62°11.9'N 021°20.6'E) (yellow rectangle, red stripe, concrete base; elevation 5m) on a rock and Lappungen Rear Leading Light (yellow rectangle, red stripe, concrete base; elevation 5m) on a rock and Lappungen Rear Leading Light (yellow rectangle, red stripe; elevation 9m) 2nm ENE, are in line 058°; they lead 1nm ENE passing close between the buoyed dangers either side, to a position close N of Harkmeri.

The fairway then turns E for a very short distance on the Hansnas Leading Line (below), passing N of Harkmeri Skata Lightbuoy (starboard hand) moored on the S side of the channel close NNE of Harkmeri; then alter course to 021° with Harkmeri Front Light (62°11.5'N 021°20'E) (red rectangle, yellow stripe; elevation 7m) and Vastra Karkhamn Rear Leading Lights (below) in line astern. If bound for Bobergshamn, steer SE from Harkmeri Skata Lightbuoy for approx 0.75nm, passing close NE of Margrund, a high islet approx 0.35nm SE of Harkmeri; then observing the buoyage, steer approx 180° passing through a buoyed section E of Bordan, anchoring N or S of that islet according to draught. Hansnas Leading Lights (yellow rectangles, red stripe; elevations 7m and 11m), the front (62°11.8'N 021°22.3'E) on a rock and the rear 0.35nm E, are in line 083.5°.

Vastra Karlhamn Rear Leading Light (62°10.9'N 021°19.4'E) (red rectangle, yellow stripe; elevation 19m) stands on the N part of that island approx 0.5nm SSW of Harkmeri; in line with Harkmeri Front Light and the lookout tower on Kumlet 1.5nm further SSW it bears 201°; in line astern, they lead 1.5nm NNE passing W of Lappungen.

Storasten Leading Lights (elevations 7m and 11m, yellow rectangles, red stripe) the front (62°15.5'N 021°22.6'E) on a rock on the W side of the harbour and the rear on a headland 0.5nm NNE and on the S side of Kristinestad; in line 014.5° they lead over a short distance NNE.

Romarskaten Leading Lights (62°15.2'N 021°23'E) (yellow rectangles, red stripe) stand close together on the E side of the harbour, approx 0.35nm SE of Storasten Front Light structure; in line 022°, they lead 1.5nm N passing through the outer roadstead to the Vilgrund Leading Line which last astern, leads N through the harbour.

A branch channel, authorised for a draught of 2.4m, leaves the main fairway 0.9nm WSW of Harkmeri, leading ENE for a short distance then S with Langgrund leading lights (62°09.9'N 021°18.9'E) (white rectangles, red stripe, elevation 4m and 6m, lit as required) in line bearing 176.5°.

Alternative approach fairway, authorised draught 6.1m: The alternative approach from NW is only suitable for navigation by day. Vessels approaching from NW should avoid the shoal patches with a least depth of 7.2m, lying approx 1.75nm WNW of Storgrund (62°19.5'N 021°04.5'E) then steering SSE until Torngrund Beacon and Hansnasskatan Light Beacon are in line.

Torngrund Beacon (62°12.6'N 021°19.6'E) (white rectangle, black stripe; 10m in height) stands at an elevation of 16m, on the island of that name; in line with Hansnasskatan Light Beacon, bearing 112°, they lead from seaward passing close S of Mossbada, a group of shoals marked by a buoy (S cardinal) with its least depth, a buoyed 2.3m patch, 5nm WNW of Torngrund; then passing close S of Lodgrund, a buoyed 5.3m patch 2.25nm further ESE and across the 10m oil harbour approach fairway; then N of Norra Storbadan Light (62°13.3'N 021°15.2'E) (white metal mast, red band, on concrete base; elevation 13m) marking the rocky shoal of that name, the N extremity of which is marked by a buoy (spar).

Inre Karlhamn Rear Leading Beacon (white rectangle; 14m in height) stands on a rock close W of the islet of that name, 0.5nm SE of Vastra Karkhamn Light Beacon; in line 145°, they lead SSE to the Lappungen/Sviskarsskatan Leading Line, of which the main fairway should then be followed to the harbour.

Kristinestad Oil Harbour and approaches, authorised draught 12m: Leading lights mark the channel leading to the oil harbour as follows:

Batskar front (62°14.7'N 021°18.6'E) on the island of that name and rear leading lights (elevations 14m and 33m; red rectangles, yellow stripe on steel masts) stand 0.65nm apart and in line bearing 059.5° lead in from seaward.

Alesund Leading Lights (elevations 6m and 21m; yellow rectangles, red stripe on steel masts), the front (62°16.2'N 021°19.8'E) on a small island and the rear 0.6nm NE, in line bearing 042.5° lead from the vicinity of Norra Storbadan to the anchorage.

Kristiinankaupunki Light (62°12.2'N 021°10.4'E) (black metal tower, yellow front, elevation 23m, racon) lies close SE of the approach channel.

Aalonmurtaja Light (62°15.6'N 021°18.8'E) is exhibited from a mast on the head of the breakwater.

Gasberget Fishing Light (62°16.6'N 021°17.7'E) (elevation 9m; white lantern, concrete base) is occasionally exhibited on the S side of Gasgrund, an island 1nm NW of the oil harbour.

Vilgrund Leading Lights (62°14.4'N 021°22.6'E) (elevations 7m and 12m, yellow rectangles, red stripe) stand close together on the islet of that name; in line 186.5°, astern, they lead 1nm N to the wharves on the E side of the harbour.

Remmargrynnan Beacon (white three sided pyramid on red supports; 9m in height) stands on the W side of the channel approx 0.65nm N of Vilgrund.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in a depth of 13.5m, 0.3nm NNE of the breakwater head.

The outer roadstead of Kristinestad, SW of Vilgrund (62°14.3'N 021°22.6'E) is protected from winds from all directions except that from SSW, but this wind does not raise a heavy sea; the depths are approx 9.0m, clay.

Tugs

A tug is available.

Charts and publications

BA 2145, 3822. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be advised 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the message should include the vessel's name, length and draught.

Communications

Helsinki Radio is recommended for passing messages. The station works R/T from 0600-2300hrs and W/T throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Helsinki Radio Ch 16.

Notice of readiness

NOR is to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party. Working hours are normally 0800-1600hrs.

Health

Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: For a crew member's own use there is an allowance of 1 carton of cigarettes and 1-2 bottles of spirits. Penalty for exceeding the allowance depends on the quantity the allowance was exceeded by.

Immigration: If a vessel is carrying passengers, the ship's agent is to be advised in advance for an Immigration check. There are no restrictions for crew members.

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

ISPS Designated Authority: Finnish Maritime Administration, Maritime Safety Department.

Position: Senior Maritime Inspector.

Address: PO Box 171, Porkkalankatu 5, FIN-00181 Helsinki, Finland.

Tel: +358 2 0448 4437.

Fax: +358 2 0448 4500.

Mob: +358 4 0515 5408.

Website: http://www.fma.fi

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Freshwater: Available.

Bunker: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Terveysasema, 2.1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Pori Airport,102km.

Nearest railway: Pori railway station, 97.9km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1600hrs, overtime available.

Where it is

Kristinestad is located in the Gulf of Bothnia, on the W coast of Finland.

The port

The port offers good anchorage with a lighted approach and depths of 12m within the inner harbour and 15m within the outer harbour. The principal exports are timber products, project heavy and agribulk.

Traffic

Approx 35 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Kristinestad?

The pilot boards at Kristiinankaupunki, 62°11.5′N 021°06.1′E. Kristinestad has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Kristinestad in?

Local time at Kristinestad is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Kristinestad?

The deepest berth listed is at Outer Harbour: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kristinestad?

1004.

Which load line zone is Kristinestad in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Kristinestad?

Port State Control at Kristinestad: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kristinestad?

The UN/LOCODE of Kristinestad is FIKRS.

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