Oskarshamn

1. Oskarshamn (j) Furön Pilot boards57°15.6′N 016°38.8′E

Size limits

Max LOA 220m, beam 33m, draught 10.3m, 56,023DWT.

Water density

1000.

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

Nil.

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

Approach

The harbour is approached on the alignment of leading lights through channels marked by buoys and lightbuoys, and entered on the alignment of leading lights through a dredged channel marked by buoys and lightbuoys.

An alternative approach from SE may be made on the alignment of leading lights, through a buoyed channel, directly to the outer harbour.

The main channel, draught of 10.5m: From a position ESE of the pilot boarding position, approx 1.5nm SSE of Finnrevet Light, the track leads 3.5nm WNW through the fairway, on the alignment (289.5°) of Tillingeo Leading Lights to a position 1.3nm from the front light, passing (with positions from Finnrevet Light):

Between a lightbuoy (S cardinal) (0.9nm SSW), and another buoy (port hand) moored 1.3nm further SSW which marks the entrance to the main channel.

Then NNE of a buoy (port hand), (2.0nm WSW), marking the S limit of the channel, depth of main channel 13.0m.

SSW of a buoy (S cardinal, 2.5nm W), marking the N limit of the channel. Then close NNW of Stotbotten Light (57°16.5'N 016°33.2'E).

This section of the fairway is also covered, firstly by the white sector (287-289.5°) of Stotbooten Light, and secondly by the white sector (288-290.5°) of Tillingeo front light. In addition, a fixed white spotlight exhibited from Stotbotten Light House marks the limit of the fairway. Arnemar Leading Lights: Front light (red rectangle on pedestal, 57°15.7'N 016°29.4'E) exhibited from an islet forming part of the small craft harbour to the SE of the main harbour. Rear light (similar structure), 425m SW of front light.

The alignment (245°) of Arnemar Leading Lights leads 0.8nm SW through the buoyed channel to a position 1.5nm from the front light, close N of the lightbuoy (port hand) marking the outer end of the entrance channel.

Grimskallen W Leading Lights: Common Front Light (white lantern on red frame, 57°16.3'N 016°28.8'E) exhibited from the NE part of the harbour. Rear W Light (red triangle on framework tower), 650m W of common front light.

The alignment (271°) of Grimskallen W Leading Lights leads 1.5nm W to the anchorage in Grimskalledjupet through the first part of the entrance channel, marked by buoys and lightbuoys (lateral), passing N of Fidogrund, or alternatively if proceeding to the harbour entrance, the same (271°) alignment leads 1.0nm through the buoyed channel to a position 0.6nm from the common front light.

Ovadersudden Leading Lights: Front light (orange pole, 57°15.7'N 016°28.5'E) exhibited from the S of the harbour. Rear light (orange triangle on post) 208m SW from front light.

Then the alignment (234°) of Ovadersudden Leading Lights leads 0.5nm SW to the harbour entrance and the outer harbour, through the second part of the buoyed entrance channel, passing (with positions from the SE end of the N breakwater):

NW of a beacon (0.2nm E) standing on the N end of the E breakwater. Then SE of Katygrund (0.2nm NE) which is floodlit and on which stands a beacon. Then NW of M Blackgrundet (0.1nm SE), marked on its NW side by two buoys and a lightbuoy (all port hand).

Continuation channel to inner harbour - draught 7.6m: The alignment (234°) of Ovadersudden Leading Lights leads from the harbour entrance a further 0.4nm SW through the outer harbour to a position 0.15nm from the front light.

Badholmen Directional Light (PEL) (white metal framework tower, 57°15.9'N 016°27.2'E) exhibited from a small islet at the head of the harbour.

This light ahead bearing 284° in the white sector (281-287°) of Badholmen Directional Light leads W through the harbour to the head, passing S of Ravenaset, an islet and rocky shoal extending from the N side of the harbour, marked at its S limits by two buoys (starboard hand).

Port limits

Outer limits Furo Island.

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in Grimskalledjupet (57°16.4'N 016°29.2'E), to the NNE of the harbour, in depths of 12.0-20.0m, clay and rock.

Restrictions

A speed restriction of 16kts is in force within the harbour.

Tugs

Compulsory for larger deep draught vessels proceeding to the anchorage or berthing, and vessels going to the shipyard. There are 2 tugs, 1 x 2,870hp, 29t bollard pull (Herbert) and 1 x 2,500hp, 31t bollard pull (Oscar) available.

Mooring

Arranged by agent.

Charts and publications

BA 2055, 2844. Swedish 6241. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Oskarshamn Hamnradio: Ch 16, 12. Tel: + 46 0491 87210, Email: [email protected].

Orkarshamn Pilot: Ch 16, 13. Pilot Ordering Centre: Tel: +46 771 630690, Email: [email protected].

Documents

Crew List and Tonnage List. Customs require a Stores List and Crew Effects List.

Health

Ship Sanitation and Ship Sanitation Exemption Certificates issued.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Contact Marian Johansson, Tel: +46 8 789 7566, Fax: +46 8 202626. Kalmer, Tel: +46 780 421562, Fax: +46 780 15572.

Immigration: Tel: +46 791 87000, Fax: +46 791 18443.

Flags

National flag must be flown.

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

Available.

Dry docks

Dry dock available at Damen Oskarshamn Shipyard.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Oskarshamn Hospital, 4.2km.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Oskarshamn, 10km; Kalmar International, 72km.

Airport facilities: Daily flights to Stockholm from Oskarshamn.

Nearest railway: Oskarshamn, directly by berth.

Nearest highway: E22.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1530hrs, overtime 1530-1830hrs.

Where it is

Oskarshamn is situated on the W side of Kalmarsund, approx 135nm SSW of Stockholm.

The port

A sheltered, natural and modern port with good water depth and good anchorage at the entrance (15.0m depth). The port also linked with good road and rail connections (Highroad E22 and R34 railway) and regular ferry services to Gotland. The harbour is normally free from ice though icebreakers are occasionally used. Oskarshamn is one of the largest export harbour for timber products in Sweden. Main cargo handled are timber, sawn timber, paper, bulk cargo and bulk oil.

Traffic

Approx 914,000t of cargo and 426,200 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Oskarshamn?

The pilot boards at Oskarshamn (j) Furön, 57°15.6′N 016°38.8′E.

What time zone is Oskarshamn in?

Local time at Oskarshamn 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 Oskarshamn?

The deepest berth listed is at Ocean Quay: 10.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Oskarshamn?

1000.

Which load line zone is Oskarshamn 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 Oskarshamn?

Port State Control at Oskarshamn: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Oskarshamn?

The UN/LOCODE of Oskarshamn is SEOSK.

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