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Soderhamn
Pilot
updated May 2010- Gavle station boarding for Soderhamn and Ljusnefjarden Pilot boards61°12.9′N 017°20.9′E
Pilot boarding area: 61°14'N 017°22'E. Pilot winter boat speed 10kts and summer boat speed 33kts.
Pilotage, which is available throughout 24 hours, is compulsory as follows:
Tankers: LOA 80m and beam 15m.
Dry cargo: LOA 90m and beam 16m.
Barges: LOA 70m and beam 14m.
Two pilots required for vessels over 28m beam.
Key data
updated Nov 2017Size limits
Max draught 11.0m.
Water density
1005.
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
Nil.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrskar Terminal | 11.00 m | 250 m | 2 |
| Langror Terminal | 7.30 m | 165 m | 1 |
| Stugsunds Hamn Terminal | 5.15 m | 140 m | 1 |
| Sandarne Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2017Anchorages
Lilljungfrun anchorage SW of Lilljungfrun, where depths are 15.0-20.0m.
Tugs
Two tug boats available.
Charts and publications
BA 922, 2296; Swedish 58. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).
Inspections
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.
Port services
updated Nov 2017Repairs
Minor plate work and welding can be carried out.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Any standard grade can be obtained on request to oil companies at a few hours notice.
Medical
Hospital in Soderhamn, 4km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Soderhamn-Mohed Airport, 18km.
Nearest international airport: Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 217km.
Nearest railway: Soderhamn Station, 6km.
Working hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1600hrs.
About Soderhamn
updated Nov 2017Where it is
Soderhamn lies on the E coast of Sweden on the Gulf of Bothnia.
The port
Soderhamn incorporates Stugsund, Langror and Orrskar. The port handles sawn timber, creosote poles, raw tall oil, bitumen, general cargo, bulk cargo, cement and chemicals.
Questions about Soderhamn
Where does the pilot board at Soderhamn?
The pilot boards at Gavle station boarding for Soderhamn and Ljusnefjarden, 61°12.9′N 017°20.9′E.
What time zone is Soderhamn in?
Local time at Soderhamn 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 Soderhamn?
The deepest berth listed is at Orrskar Terminal: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Soderhamn?
1005.
Which load line zone is Soderhamn 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 Soderhamn?
Port State Control at Soderhamn: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Soderhamn?
The UN/LOCODE of Soderhamn is SESOO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Soderhamn say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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