Malmo

1. 3nm SSW of Lt Flintrännan SW Pilot boards55°28.2′N 012°43.0′E
2. Flintrannan boarding, Malmo Redd Lighted Buoy Pilot boards55°39.0′N 012°57.0′E
3. Flintrannan boarding, NNE of Lighted Buoy M41 Pilot boards55°25.0′N 012°40.0′E

Size limits

LOA 250m, beam 45m, draught 12.5m, 113,039DWT.

Water density

1010.

Load line zone

Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Strong S and SE'ly winds particularly during spring can lower water level by 1.3m below mean sea level. N and NW'ly winds can raise water level by 1.2m above mean sea level.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: The main harbour is entered through a channel, approximately 0.5nm in length, leading SE from Flintrannan. There is a separate channel, approx 3nm in length, for entry to Oljehamnen and Swede Harbour, 1.5nm NE. Each channel is marked by leading lights, channel limit lights, buoys and lightbuoys (lateral).

Channel to main harbour: The alignment (142.5°) of the leading lights heads SE from a position approx 0.3nm NE of Malmo Redd Lightbuoy (safe water) (55°38.5'N 012°57.0'E) for approx 1.75nm into a dredged channel, approx 200m in width. The limits of the channel are marked at its seaward end by Malmo NW Lightbuoy (starboard hand) and by Roderprick Lightbuoy (port hand).

Channel limit lights: The leading lights in line (142.5°) mark the NE edge of the channel.

The leading lights in line (143.5°) mark the SW edge of the channel.

Buoys and a pair of lightbuoys (lateral) also mark the limits of the channel.

Approach from S: From Jun-Nov inclusive, vessels approaching either Malmo or Limhamn from S should keep to the channel through Flintrannan until abeam Malmo Redd Lightbuoy (safe water), on account of the herring fishery with drift nets.

Frihamnen Leading Lights: From a position approximately 0.3nm NW of Central hamnsrannan front leading light, the alignment (117°) of these lights leads ESE for approx 0.4nm passing through the entrance to Frihamnen, 115m in width marked by Malmo No 5 and No 6 Lights (white pedestals, floodlit).

Industrihamnen Leading Lights: The alignment (082.5°) of these lights leads E for approx 1nm from a position 0.1nm N of Malmo No 3 Light (white framework tower, floodlit) (55°37.3'N 012°59.1'E), at the head of the W breakwater, through a dredged channel, 100m in width, into Industrihamnen.

The channel is marked by buoys and lightbuoys (lateral), moored at the edge of the reclaimed land on either side, which is also marked at its W end on the S side channel by No 2 Lightbuoy (W cardinal).

From a position approx 0.2nm W of the front light, the track leads ESE in the white sector (103-108°) of a light (white metal framework tower, red bands, 50m in height) (55°37'N 013°01.8'E), on the S side of Industrihamnen No 2 basin. This final leg of the channel, least width 80m, passes between the heads of 2 short moles, marked by Malmo No 10 and No 11 Lights (lanterns on white pedestals).

Anchorages

Outer anchorage is available in Malmo Redd, 1nm N of Vagbrytarbank Light (55°37.5'N 012°58.6'E) in depths of 12.0-14.0m, stiff blue clay, as shown on the chart. A wreck with a depth of 10.8m over it is marked by a W cardinal buoy which lies 0.25nm E of the anchorage. Care must be taken to avoid anchoring on the leading line into the harbour.

Anchorage may also be found in Lunddakrabukten and Lommabukten close to the pilot boarding station. However, the holding ground in these areas is poor.

Prohibited anchorages: Anchoring is forbidden within the port area and in the entry channels to the port apart from those cases when anchoring is necessary for the safe navigation of a vessel. It is forbidden to anchor within the entry channel to the Oil Harbour.

Restrictions

Vessels bound for Wharf Basin to pass a bridge to be opened as per agreement with port operator Malmo Port. Requests should be made on VHF Ch 14, 1 hour in advance during office hours.

The Port Authority may issue instructions on warping or movements of vessels if this is necessitated by traffic or for other reasons.

Speed when manoeuvring inside the harbours is restricted to a minimum.

Tugs

Compulsory. Three tugs are available one of which is equipped with firefighting apparatus. Tugs will join vessels in the roadstead.

Charts and publications

BA 903, 2595. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Pre Arrival Information (IMO standard) should be forwarded to the Harbour office 24 hours in advance before entering the port. Even crew list and visitors list shall be forwarded at the same time. [email protected].

Communications

Note: Bridge will be opened on request by calling Malmo Hamnradio; (Malmo Harbour Radio) on VHF Ch 14 or by telephone. The request for opening should be made at least 1 hour in advance during office hours 0600-1800hrs, Tel: +45 354 61158.

Notice of readiness

NOR is usually tendered upon arrival at Malmo Roads.

Health

Declaration of Health required when vessel arrives from a country outside of Europe.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates (SSCC) can be issued.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowance 1 litre of spirits, 1 litre of wine, 200 cigarettes.

Immigration: No Immigration formalities.

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 local workshops available for most kinds of repairs including hull and machinery.

Major manufacturers are represented at Malmo through local branches/agents.

The following repair facilities are available: Hull/deck, engine, electrical, electronic, safety equipment servicing and divers.

Bunkers, water and stores

Water: Available.

Bunkers: The following are available: Marine fuel oil, intermediate fuel oil, marine diesel oil and gas oil.

Medical

There is a hospital, clinic, dentist and optician available.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sturup/Malmo, 30km. City International located in port area with service directly to Copenhagen Airport.

Nearest railway: Malmo Central, 2km.

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Working hours

Straight time 0700-1600hrs, overtime 1600-0600hrs.

Where it is

Malmo is located on the southern tip of Sweden at the entrance to the Baltic Sea, approx 14nm ESE of Copenhagen.

The port

Malmo has merged with the port of Copenhagen to create Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP).

The port handles general cargo, containers, dry bulk, passengers and liquid cargo.

Traffic

Combined total for Copenhagen and Malmo: Approximate 13,500,000t of cargo, 150,000TEU, 4,700 vessels and 1,900,000 passengers are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Malmo?

The pilot boards at 3nm SSW of Lt Flintrännan SW, 55°28.2′N 012°43.0′E. Malmo has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Malmo in?

Local time at Malmo 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 Malmo?

The deepest berth listed is at Swede Harbour: 12.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Malmo?

1010.

Which load line zone is Malmo in?

Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Malmo?

Port State Control at Malmo: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Malmo?

The UN/LOCODE of Malmo is SEMMA.

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