Solvesborg

1. HANÖ 1 Pilot boards55°59.0′N 014°45.5′E
2. Solvesborg boarding, 1 mile SE of Spattgrund Pilot boards55°58.0′N 014°35.0′E
3. Solvesborg boarding, Hano 2 Pilot boards55°57.0′N 014°41.0′E
4. Solvesborg boarding, Taggen Lighted Buoy Pilot boards55°54.0′N 014°35.0′E

Size limits

Draught 7.1m

Water density

1007.

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.

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

Alternatively, with local knowledge, approach may be made through the shoal area, some of which are marked by buoys and on the alignment of leading lines, then joining the main channel near the harbour,

The main approach channel into Solvesborg is from SE and is authorised for a draught of 7.7m. Entered 2.5nm S of Sillnasudde, it leads 3nm NW before turning NNE through the outer roads, 1nm SW of Vastre Nas and then through a dredged channel into Solvesborgsviken. It is well buoyed and lighted.

Directions for main approach: Approach from SE steering 313° with Tunoren Light (56°00'N 014°32'E) (white framework tower, elevation 19m) ahead on that bearing. The light structure stands on a group of rocks awash, 2.5nm W of Sillnasudde.

An auxiliary light is exhibited, at an elevation of 11m, from the same structure in order to assist small craft entering Saxaviken.

The track leads between buoys (spar) marking shoals on either side which include, on the SW side, Spattgrund, depth 5.5m and Bullerasen, depth 5.0m, which lie 2.25nm and 1.25nm, respectively, SE of Tunoren Light.

Alter course NNE round Revbadorna Lightbuoy moored 0.7nm SE of Tunoren Light to bring Solvesborg Leading Lights (red diamonds on white framework towers, elevations 17m and 7.0m, 0.65nm apart) into line bearing 026°. The front light is situated 0.5nm N of Vastra Nas.

This line leads between the buoys (spar) marking shoals in Yttre Redden and through a channel, dredged to a depth of 8.2m over a bottom width of 65m. In addition to the buoys (spar) which mark either side of the channel at frequent intervals, the E side is marked by No 1 Lightbuoy and the W side by No 2 Lightbuoy. There is also a dolphin standing on each side of the channel abreast Vastra Nas.

When clear of No 2 Lightbuoy, alter course N to bring Inre Redden Leading Lights (red triangles on masts, elevations 8.0m and 5.0m, 90m apart), situated 0.35nm NNW of Solvesborg Front Light, ahead bearing 355.5°. These lights lead through Inre Redden and to Ytterhamnen.

Directions for alternative approach: Approach initially with Lagerholmen Lighthouse (55°58'N 014°28'E) in line with the W slope of Ivoklack bearing 348° or, with Fjalkinge Stora Backe bearing 323° until Solvesborg Leading Lights are in line, then alter course with these marks in line bearing 026°.

The track leads 0.6nm SE of Labansgrund, depth 5.0m, which lies 1.75nm SSE of Lagerholmen Lighthouse.

Keep close W of the buoy (spar) which marks the W side of Kanningen, depth 5.0m, lying 2nm SE of Lagerholmen Lighthouse.

The track passes over 2 shoals, each with a depth of 7.5m, which lie 0.15nm SSW and 0.35nm NNE of Kanningen.

Then pass 0.2nm SW of the spar buoy marking the S side of Kaglan, depth 6.0m, which lies 2nm ESE of Lagerholmen Lighthouse.

A 6.5m patch lies on the W side of the channel, 0.55nm NW of Kaglan.

Then, having passed between Bullerasen and Galtryggen, depth 4.7m, lying 0.55nm NW of Bullerasen on the W side of the channel, join the main channel close W of Revbadorna Lightbuoy (55°59.6'N 014°33.5'E).

At night approach with Lagerholmen Light bearing approx 340° until Solvesborg Leading Lights are in line 026°.

Port limits

Outer limits Taggen Buoy.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in an area 1.5nm S of Sillnasudde (55°59.8'N 014°36.9'E), a point 3nm SSE of Solvesborg, in depths of approx 13.0m, sand, but this anchorage is exposed to strong winds form E and SW

Anchorage may be obtained by vessels with local knowledge in Inre Redden, on the E side of the fairway SSW of Ostra Kumlet, (56°02.0'N 014°35.2'E) an islet on which stands a beacon, 0.2nm W of Ytterhammen, in depths of approx 6.0-7.0m, mud and clay.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in the mined area at the entrance of Solvesborgsviken

Restrictions

The depth in the dredged channel to the outer harbour is 8.2m and the maximum authorised draught is 7.7m. The dredged channel in the inner harbour has a maximum authorised draught of 5.8m.

Anchorage is prohibited in the mined area at the entrance of Solvesborgsviken.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 2856. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

Communications

VHF: Solvesborgs Port, call on Ch 16.

Operations: Ch 14.

Pilots: Ch 13.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation exemption certificates can be issued.

Notices and regulations

If the vessel is to enter or pass through the port, the master of the ship, ship-owner or agent for any of these notify this to the port authority. Registration must be made as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours before ship's arrival. The port authority may, taking into account the time required for the vessel travel or other circumstance, allow shorter registration time or exemption from notification. The master shall report the time of departure to the port authority no later than the ship is ready to resign.

Before a major repair or maintenance work or equivalent work from great or similar starts, permission must be obtained from the port authority.

Before a ship is temporarily made manoeuvrable by repair or corresponding work shall be obtained from the port authority.

Diving and underwater work may only be done by permission of the port authority.

Driving a propeller at a berth may only be carried out by permission of the port authority.

Any injury shall be reported immediately to the port authority.

Fishing with nets or lakes in harbour basins is prohibited.

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

Machinery and hull repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: By road tanker alongside.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital in Kristianstad, 30km.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kristianstad Airport, 50km.

Nearest railway: At berth for cargo.

Working hours

Normally 0730-1200hrs and 1230-1600hrs. Overtime by arrangement.

Where it is

The harbour lies at the head of Solvesborgsviken, a well sheltered inlet on the N side of Hanobukten.

The port

It is a medium sized commercial harbour with good facilities for handling a wide range of general and liquid cargoes. The port handles wood chips, timber, break bulk, Ro-Ro, dry bulk & chemicals.

Traffic

Approx 700,000t of cargo and 250 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Solvesborg?

The pilot boards at HANÖ 1, 55°59.0′N 014°45.5′E. Solvesborg has 4 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Solvesborg in?

Local time at Solvesborg is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Solvesborg?

1007.

Which load line zone is Solvesborg 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 Solvesborg?

Port State Control at Solvesborg: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Solvesborg?

The UN/LOCODE of Solvesborg is SESOL.

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