Umea

1. Umea pilot boarding Pilot boards63°37.0′N 020°25.0′E

Size limits

LOA 215m, beam 33m, draught 10.0m, 45,000DWT.

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.

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:

There are three navigable channels leading into Umeafjarden, all of which meet W of Fjardgrund (63°40'N 020°21'E) as listed below:

South-East entrance: This is the main deepwater channel which leads NNW from Vaktaren (63°37'N 020°25'E) passing E of Storbranningen (63°38'N 020°22'E), then NW towards Bredskar (63°39.6'N 020°19.5'E) and finally N, passing close E of Bredskar to join with the other two channels 0.3nm W of Fjardgrund. The min width of the channel is 105m with a depth of 13.0m.

South entrance: This channel leads N from a position about 6nm SSW of Vaktaren (63°37'N 020°25'E) to pass through Bredskarssund, which lies between Bredskar (63°39.6'N 020°19.5'E) and the SE side of Obbolaon, and then NW to join with the other channels off Fjardgrund.

East entrance: From a position 6nm E of Petlandskar (63°39.4'N 020°24.0'E) this channel leads W to pass N of Petlandskar, then WNW, passing SSW of Ahallarna (63°39.8'N 020°23.0'E) and NNE of Domaldsgrundet (63°39.9'N 020°21.1'E) before joining the other channels W of Fjardgrund.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained by vessels awaiting the pilot in depths of 18.0 to 25.0m, 1.5nm SE of Vaktaren Lighthouse (63°37'N 020°25'E).

Anchorage may also be obtained in the N part of Bredskarssund or N of Bredskar (63°40.2'N 020°19.6'E) in depths of 14.0-18.0m, clay.

Within the harbour vessels may anchor, in depths of 15.0-16.0m, clay and mud, about 0.1nm E of Langhalsudde Light (63°41.9'N 020°19.8'E).

Prohibited anchorages: Cable and pipeline areas: Several submarine cables cross the harbour 0.2nm S of the Holmsund Road Bridge (63°42.7'N 020°20.5'E).

An outfall pipe extends into the fairway from a point 150m N of Obbola. Anchoring is also prohibited within 150m upstream and 100m downstream of the outfall pipe.

Restrictions

1 LOA less than 185m, 2 LOA 185-200m.

Vertical clearances: Holmsund: A road bridge (63°42.7'N 020°20.5'E) crosses the fairway between Obbola and Holmsund via the island of Holmen. The W section between Obbolaon and Holmen has a vertical clearance of 10m; the E section between Holmen and Holmsund has a vertical clearance of 7m.

Tugs

A 2,600hp tug available. Normally, necessary only for berthing large tankers. Tug joins the vessel just off the jetty. Ship's line is always used.

Charts and publications

BA 893, 934, 2085, 2252. Swedish Chart 5121. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

Communications

VHF: VTS Lulea: Ch 12 for ordering pilot. Tel: + 46 920 258390 Fax: + 46 920 255306. Email: [email protected].

Port: Ch 16; 12. Callsign 'Umea Hamnradio'. Tel: +46 90 163280, Fax: +46 90 24306. Email: [email protected]. Hours: Mon-Fri 0600-1500hrs LT.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: All kinds and grades of fuel oil available in the port. Bunkering at Stena Oil Terminal, fuel can also be delivered by road tanker.

Medical

Umea (16km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Umea (20km).

Airport facilities: Umea airport has facilities for crew change and airfreight.

Nearest railway: Holmsund (2km). Umea (17km).

Working hours

Normally 0600-1500hrs, meal break 1000-1100hrs, no weekend work.

Where it is

Umea is situated at the head of Umeafjarden, 1nm from the fjord entrance. The port is strategically located at the naturally shortest route across the northern part of the Gulf of Bothnia and has good connections to Finland, continental Europe and the UK.

The port

The port of Umea is a naturally sheltered, year-round port with unique conditions during the winter period. The port handles all types of cargoes such as general cargo, dry cargo, oil, containers and daily passenger ferries to Finland. Railway and road connections with the harbour are excellent.

At the beginning of 2015, Kvarken Ports combined the ports of Umea and Vaasa (in Finland) (see separate entry) as a single joint venture.

Traffic

Approx 2,200,000t of cargo, 29,000TEU, 184,200 passengers and 800 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Umea?

The pilot boards at Umea pilot boarding, 63°37.0′N 020°25.0′E.

What time zone is Umea in?

Local time at Umea 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 Umea?

1000.

Which load line zone is Umea 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 Umea?

Port State Control at Umea: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Umea?

The UN/LOCODE of Umea is SEUME.

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