Lysekil

Size limits

Max LOA 237.83m, beam 32.25m, draught 8.9m and 31,796DWT.

Water density

1027.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

The tidal range less than 0.5m. The water level however may be affected considerably by wind variations as it rises with W'ly winds and falls with E'ly winds.

A weak current sets N in the approaches. Under certain wind conditions however the current may become much stronger.

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

Approach

Deepwater approach:

The deepwater approach to Lysekil, from a position 0.5nm SE of Brofjordens Angoring Lightbuoy, (58°15.0'N 011°13.0'E), leads ENE to a position 1nm ENE of Gaven Light, (58°16.0'N 011°21.0'E), then generally SE for 125nm to a position 0.125nm NW of Flatholmen Light, (58°15.8'N 011°25.0'E), then E towards the harbour.

Other approaches:

Lysekil can also be approached as follows:

From NW: From a position N of Svensholmen Light, (58°18.7'N 011°22.0'E), generally SE, maximum vessel draught 8.0m. This route forms part of the Archipelago Channel.

From W: From a position (58°16'N 011°18'E), generally E, maximum vessel draught 80m. This route should only be used in calm weather and with good visibility.

From SW: From a position 0.5nm NW of Bonden, (58°12.6'N 011°19.0'E), NE, maximum vessel draught 80m. This approach joins the deep-water approach also the approach from the W, in position 0.4nm SSW of Gaven Light. In hazy weather this route has the advantage of recommended anchorage to the E of Bonden.

From S: From a position close SW of Hattan, (58°10.5'N 011°22.5'E) generally NNE, maximum vessel draught 8.0m. This route also forms part of the Archipelago Channel.

Directions: Deep-water approach: Initial position, (58°14.7'N 011°14.2'E), 0.55nm SE of Brofjordens Angoring Lightbuoy.

Leading marks:

Front mark: N extremity of the islet Berggylteskar, (58°16.3'N 011°22.6'E).

Rear mark: Vallboroset 2.25nm ENE a light coloured hill with a cairn and mast on its summit.

The alignment (069°) of these marks leads ENE for approx 4nm, within a white sector, (053.5°-088°) of Gaven Light, (red lantern on a white tower with a black band, 9m in height), (58°16.0'N 011°21.0'E) for the first 3.25nm passing (with positions from Gaven Light):

NNW of a wreck with a charted depth of 11.0m, which lies within the white sector, 0.4nm WNW of Tovas Ungar (3.25nm SW), a group of rocks awash which are marked on their W side by a spar buoy (W cardinal), then;

SSE of a shoal with a least charted depth of 16.0m, (2.5nm) WSW, which lies within the white sector of the light, then;

SSE of Trillingesand (0.6nm WSW), which lies 0.2nm SSW of Trillingarna a group of islets and rocks and is marked at it's SE end by a spar buoy (port hand), then;

NNW of the shoal surrounding Sands badar, (0.55nm SSW) which has 2 heads with depths of 8.5m over them, then;

SSE of Gaven, a small islet on which stands Gaven Light above and on its SW extremity, a white beacon.

After passing Gaven Light the track is adjusted to fall within a sector (056.5°-059.5°) of Gulskaren Light, (white tower, 6m in height), (58°16.8'N 011°23.6'E) for approx 1nm, passing with positions from the light:

NNW of a detached 8.5m patch, (1.25nm SW), then;

SSE of a shoal with a least depth of 5.2m over it, (1nm WSW) which is marked on the SE side by a spar buoy, (port hand), then;

NNW, distance 0.1nm from Bergglyteskar, (0.7nm SW) and the bank extending 0.25nm SW from it, and;

SSE of a detached 85m patch, (0.7nm WSW).

When Gulskaren Light is at a distance of 0.45nm, the track alters gently towards the SE, then continues SE for 0.8nm, within a sector, (129°-138.5°) of Flatholmen Light, (white lantern), (58°15.8'N 011°25.0'E), passing, (with positions from Gulskaren Light):

SSW of a 4.7m patch, (300m S), which lies of the foul ground, extending 01nm S from the S islet of Gulskaren, then;

Close NE of a 11.9m rocky patch, (0.4nm S), which lies 0.25nm NNE of the N islet of Jamningarna and is within the white sector of Flatholmen Light. A spar buoy, (starboard hand), (0.55nm S), marks the edge of the shoal extending N from the islet, this buoy is moored 0.1nm S of the 11.9m rock, then;

SW of the foul ground fringing Skallholmen, (0.65nm SE), then;

NE of the shoal extending 0.25nm NE from the S islet of Jamningarna, (0.8nm S), which is marked at its NE end by a spar buoy, (starboard hand). A beacon, (white with a black band), stands on the islet, then;

SW of Stangebadan, (0.85nm SE) which is marked on its E extremity by a spar buoy, (starboard hand), then;

SW of the shoal extending 200m SW from Satngholmen, (1nm SE) on the E end of which stands Stangholmen Light, (white lantern).

When Flatholmen Light is at a distance of 300m the track leads E into Gullmarn and towards South Harbour passing S of Slaggabeden Light, (floodlit white tower on a grey base, 8m in height), (58°16.0'N 011°26.4'E) which stands on a reef on the S side of the entrance to Sodra hamnen. A rock with a depth of 2.0m or less over it, lies 1.25nm N of the light and as marked on its E side by a spar buoy (port hand).

The track into South Harbour leads N between Slaggabaden and Lysekil Redd Light, (white pedestal) 0.5nm ENE, which stands on Tova, an above water rock.

Controlling depth:

The deep-water track has a channel draught of 10.0m to the anchorages S of Lysekil and to the container berth. The channel draught is 9.0m into South Harbour and the main commercial berths.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system, operated by Sodertalje, is located in the vicinity of the port. Information regarding traffic in the area and navigational details such as ice and passage limitations is provided by the Lysekil VTS Control. All vessels in the VTS area must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 11 and 16.

The VTS system is mandatory for the following:

1. Vessels with an LOA 45m and over.

2. Vessels 300GT and over.

3. Tows LOA 45m and over 45m.

4. All vessels of 20GT and over or LOA 15m and over.

5. Small fishing vessels if their activity could impair the safe passage of vessels transiting.

The VTS area limits are shown by a line joining the following positions:

1. Location 58°21.8'N, 11°20.5'E.

2. North Malmon (58°21.5'N., 11°20.2'E.).

3. Malmon, Kvarnviksholmar (58°20.0'N, 11°19.0'E.).

4. West of Hallo (58°20.0’N, 11°07.9'E.).

5. Sejebaden Lighted Buoy (58°21.0'N., 11°09.3'E.).

6. Vajern (58°23.0'N., 11°15.7'E.).

7. An arc with a radius of 9.1nm centred on Slaggabaden Light (58°15.9'N., 11°26.3'E.).

8. Southsouthwest of the VLCC anchorage (58°10.0'N., 11°09.9'E.).

9. Lavosund (58°10.0'N., 11°26.0'E.).

The area also includes Haestensfjord W of long 11°45.0'E.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Temporary anchorage which is sheltered from W and SW winds can be obtained 0.2nm ENE of Bonden Beacon, (58°12.6'N 011°19.0'E), in depths of 13-20m, sand and mud. An 8m patch lies 0.45nm NE of the beacon.

Inner anchorage: The inner anchorage lies in Lysekil Redd, in the immediate vicinity of the harbour, to the S of Tova Island, (58°16.1'N 011°27.4'E), or E of Grotorev, in depths of 25-30m.

Prohibited anchorage: Within the vicinity of a submarine cable, which extends SSE, and a pipeline, which extends SE across the entrance to Gullmarn from the coast in position 58°16.2'N 011°26.0'E. Two beacons show the line of the cable (163°) to the shore.

Restrictions

Speed limits are established as follows:

1. 15kts in the entrance to Gullmarn (58°15.5'N 011°26.5'E).

2. 5kts within South Harbour and the inner harbour.

3. 5kts within the area between Blabergsholmen (58°15.0'N 011°26.0'E) and the coast of Skaftolandet, close SE, in the vicinity of a research station.

Other Restricted areas in the approaches:

Restricted area exist between the parallel 58°10.5'N 58°13.5'N and the meridians 011°13.5E and 011°17.9'E.

In a small area bounded N by Flatholmenm (58°15.6'N 011°24.4'E), SW by Usholmen, SE by Graskaren and NE by Spattan.

Between Groto (58°16.3'N 011°26.5'E) and Tova Island, 0.25nm S.

Caution: A degaussing range, made up of seven dolphins, is located close S of the S side of Groto peninsula. There are numerous submarine cables and pipelines that lie in the approaches and in the vicinity of the harbour. Finally, a fast ferry runs between the harbour and Fiskebackskill, 1.3nm SSE. A wave-power farm is located about 1.2nm NNW of Hatten Light (11°22.5'E.).

Road Ferry Terminal Finnsbo (Gullmarsleden): Operational in summer months until 15th August.

Tugs

Numerous tugs moor within the port.

Charts and publications

BA 890, 881, 889. Admiralty Pilot NP56, NP286 (2).

Communications

Lysekil contact information:

Telephone: +46-523-14090

Facsimile: +46-523-14094

VTS Control:

Call sign: VTS Lysekil

VHF: Ch 10

Telephone: +46-771-630-650

E-mail: [email protected]

Lysekil pilot contact information:

Call sign: Lysekil Pilot.

VHF: Ch 10.

Telephone: +46-771-630-650.

E-mail: [email protected]

Health

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.

Notices and regulations

Regulations: Vessels to report to the Malo-Strommar ferry, through VHF Ch 11, 30mins before passage or, at the latest, on reaching Reporting Point No. 9 (inbound) or No. 8 (outbound). Ferry moored at the Malo side, the max depth over the cable must be 5m or less.

Vessels with draughts over 3m and equipped with VHF notify the Bohus-Malmon ferry through VHF Ch 6 before passing the W point of Bjornholmen (58°21.7'N., 11°19.8'E) (eastbound) and the N point of Store Holme (58 21.3'N., 11°21.3'E) (westbound). Vessels should allow a leeway of 200m from the ferry.

5. When damage has occurred which could affect the vessel’s safe navigation and manoeuvrability.

6. Vessels LOA 15m or more, over 20GT and smaller fishing vessels must report if their journey may influence the safe manoeuvring of other vessels.

7. Vessels may give information at any time along with any added information considered necessary for the safety and efficiency of the vessel traffic in the VTS area.

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

Repairs can be undertaken at Fridhem's Shipyards and Workshops (58° 16.639'N, 11° 27.516'E), owned and operated by Trafikverket Farjerederiet to service road fast ferries with a repair berth available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at Guest Harbour (Fiskhamnens Gasthamn). The fresh water is scarce and should be used responsibly.

Bunkering: IFO available at the Fuel Berth.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Lysekils Sjukhus (0.7km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (84km).

Nearest railway: Munkedal station (25km) and Uddevalla Centralstation (29km).

Nearest highway: Port has access to National Road 162 which runs N and connects with highway E6. Highway E6 connects Gothenburg in the S and Svinesund Bridge in the N (Swedish and Danish border).

Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Lysekil.

Working hours

Road Ferry Terminal (Gullmarsleden): The road ferry route 161 from Finnsbo to Skar is operated every day between 1000-1800hrs with extra trips. This is done during the summer until August 15th.

South Harbour: The fast ferry service 847 operates from 0600-2218hrs Mon-Fri, 0845-2218hrs on Sat and 1235-2115hrs on Sun.

Road Ferry Terminal (Gullmarsleden): Operational in summer months until 15th August.

Where it is

Lysekil is situated on the NW side of the entrance to Gullmarnsfjorden, which extends 10nm NE, midway between Gothenburg and the Norway-Sweden Border. It is the most W'ly port in Sweden.

The port

Lysekil is a well-equipped commercial, fishing, passenger and recreational port located 70km NW of Gothenberg. The port consists of three commercial berths including the Groto Rev skaj Berth which can handle a range of services such as; RoRo, cruise, liquid, LNG, LPG, general and dry cargo. The port also has facilities for fishing, yachts and tugs and is part of the timetabled fast ferry line 847 to Skafto as well as the road ferry line 161 from Finnsbo to Skar.

The history of Lysekil dates back to the 16th century and it flourished with the herring trade. Hundreds of thousands of barrels of salted herring were exported every year from the port. During the second half of the 19th century however, quarrying became big business with Bohus granite being exported.

What are the pilot arrangements at Lysekil?

Ordering of pilots must be carried out via the e-services section on Swedish Maritime Administration website.

What time zone is Lysekil in?

Local time at Lysekil 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 Lysekil?

The deepest berth listed is at Groto Rev skaj Terminal: 8.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Lysekil?

1027.

Which load line zone is Lysekil in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Lysekil?

Port State Control at Lysekil: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Lysekil?

The UN/LOCODE of Lysekil is SELYS.

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