Skelleftea

Size limits

LOA 241.799m, beam 35.2m, draught 12.0m, 64,651DWT.

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 0.5m.

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

Approach

The channel draught is 12.0m to Ronnskarsverken and 8.2m to Skelleftehamn inner harbour.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in a depths of 11 to 26.0m, in position 64°40.0'N, 021°19.0'E.

Tugs

Vessels with LOA over 130m required to take 1 tug.

Vessels with LOA over 150m required to take 2 tugs.

If a vessel has a working bow thruster, the tug requirement can be reduced by one. Tugs to be ordered 5 hours in advance.

Wind: Vessels with LOA over 160m and/or beam over 30m max wind speed 15.5kts for entering Skelleftehamn inner harbour.

Visibility: Vessels with LOA over 160m and/or beam over 30m and/or draught over 9.5m no night time berthing permitted, minimum visibility required 3nm.

Charts and publications

BA 924, 2098. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available at Ronnskar.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Helipad Hospital, 20km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Falmark, 12km.

Nearest railway: Skelleftea, 18km.

Airport facilities: National connections are available. International connections available via Stockholm.

Working hours

Normally 0630-1500hrs.

Where it is

Skelleftea is located on the N of Skelleftebukten, on the Bothnian Bay.

The port

The Port of Skelleftea, located on Sweden's northern coast, serves as a vital logistics hub for the region. Its strategic position facilitates seamless integration of sea transport, making it a key player in northern Sweden's economic development. The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, and liquid cargo. During the winter months the port suffers from ice and ice breaker assistance is occasionally needed.

Traffic

Approx 1,700,000t of cargo and 270 vessels handled annually.

What time zone is Skelleftea in?

Local time at Skelleftea 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 Skelleftea?

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

What is the water density at Skelleftea?

1000.

Which load line zone is Skelleftea in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less.

Who carries out Port State Control at Skelleftea?

Port State Control at Skelleftea: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Skelleftea?

The UN/LOCODE of Skelleftea is SESFT.

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