Nynashamn

1. Landsort boarding, 2 miles S of Landsort Light Pilot boards58°42.2′N 017°52.1′E
2. Landsort boarding, 8 miles ENE of Landsort Light (deep-draft) Pilot boards58°46.6′N 018°06.3′E
3. Nynashamn boarding, Nynashamn Approach Lighted Buoy Pilot boards58°45.0′N 018°11.0′E

Size limits

LOA 300, DWT 132,085.

Water density

1010.

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

HW: 0.02m

LW: 0.00m

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

Approach

The main entrance to Nynashamn harbour lies N of Bedaron has a depth of 17.0m. Authorised max draught for the North Entrance Channel is 13.0m but it may be used by vessels drawing up to 15.3m with prior permission. It is approached either through Landsort entrance or Danziger Gatt.

Smaller vessels with a draught of 4.0m may enter the harbour from S, between the S part of Bedaron and Trehorningen, a small island situated 0.2nm W of Bedaron. A tower stands on Trehirningen, 0.15nm NE of its S extremity.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A mandatory Vessel Traffic Reporting and Information System is in place for the operation and control of all shipping.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained abreast the quays in the SW part of the harbour in depths from 8.0-10.0m, clay and stones or, farther N, in depths from 13.0-31m, clear of Ankargrundet.

Anchoring is prohibited in a minefield located SE of Nynashamn.

Anchoring is also not permitted in the area NE of Bruniviksholmen to avoid additional dispersal of previously dumped chemicals in the water.

Restrictions

Tankers over 200m restricted to movements when wind speed under 25kts, visibility of 1.5nm and daylight navigation only.

The port approaches lie in a restricted area and the waters surrounding the LNG Terminal on Brunnsviksholmen are closed to all unauthorised vessels.

An outfall pipe extending 200m SE of the point of Brunsvikholmen, is marked at its outer end by a buoy (spar, special). Its direction is indicated by Stathmos Lights (red triangles on pillars, elevations 8.0m and 11m, 100m apart) in line bearing 315°.

Ankargrundet, a 5.2m patch lying in the middle of the harbour, is marked on its E and W sides by buoys (spar) and by a lightbuoy (spar, starboard hand) moored close SE of it.

A shoal awash at its outer end, extends 0.2nm NE from the N end of Trehorningen and is marked by 3 beacons, at its extremity by a cairn 200m SSW by another cairn and 100m farther SW by Trehorningen Beacon (black cylinder, 1.0m in height) which stands on a rock.

Tugs

Tugs available from Marin & Haverikonsult Tel: +46 8 714 94 50, Fax: +46 8 702 21 82. Email [email protected].

Mooring

Berthing at Oil Terminal is during daylight hours only.

Charts and publications

BA 3147, 3191. Admiralty Pilot NP19. NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival for VLCC's and 12 hours in advance for other vessels. Confirm via VHF 5 hours before arrival.

Documents

All vessels should obtain a copy of the Harbour Regulations from the Port Authority.

Health

Quarantine: Vessels or their agents shall inform Swedish Customs as soon as possible before the vessel's arrival at a port in Sweden of any cases of illness indicative of disease of an infectious nature or evidence of a public health risk on board as soon as such illness or public health risks become known.

Ship Sanitation Control can be carried out and Certificates issued.

Customs and immigration

There is a Customs Office at Nynashamn.

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

Engine repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from piers by road tanker.

Bunkering: All grades available from piers.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Nynäshamns hospital (2.5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Bromma Stockholm Airport (66km).

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0700-1630hrs.

Where it is

Nynashamn port is situated 60km S of Stockholm.

The port

The port is well sheltered and the entrance channel is very easy to navigate. The combined terminal area for vehicles and goods totals 50,000m². Road and rail links with Stockholm. The port has a deep channel for crude oil tankers arriving at the Nynas AB Refineries Terminal.

Where does the pilot board at Nynashamn?

The pilot boards at Landsort boarding, 2 miles S of Landsort Light, 58°42.2′N 017°52.1′E. Nynashamn has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Nynashamn in?

Local time at Nynashamn 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 Nynashamn?

The deepest berth listed is at Nynas AB Refineries Terminal: 14.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Nynashamn?

1010.

Which load line zone is Nynashamn 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 Nynashamn?

Port State Control at Nynashamn: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nynashamn?

The UN/LOCODE of Nynashamn is SENYN.

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