Visby

1. Visby (a) Visby roads Pilot boards57°38.3′N 018°12.3′E

Size limits

LOA 340m, draught 8.2m

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

None.

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

Approach

Directions: From an offing of approx 3nm approach with Visby Light tower bearing 075°.

When they can be identified, steer for the Leading Lights (orange triangular daymarks, 230m apart) in line bearing 055°. The leading lights are situated near the root of the N breakwater.

Anchorages

In good weather or with offshore winds, anchorage may be obtained in a position with the 2 white painted lighthouses on the pierheads aligned, bearing 093°, distance from the western lighthouse (QR) 0.3-0.5nm, depth 30-40m, clay and fine gravel.

Anchorage is not permitted in the entrance.

Tugs

Tug assistance is not compulsory. Contact Gute Bogster and Marin Service AB, Tel: +46 448 223000, Fax: +46 498 223203.

Charts and publications

BA 2361. Admiralty Pilot NP19.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 24 and 5 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF:

Port: Ch 12.

Pilot: Ch 09.

Customs and immigration

Notify Customs and Immigration departments 24 hours prior to arrival.

Notices and regulations

Priority will be given to regular ferry traffic.

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

Small repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at 60m³/hr.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Visby Hospital, 2km.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Visby, 5km.

Airport facilities: International facilities.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

The port of Visby is situated on the island of Gotland in the middle of the Baltic Sea.

The port

The harbour, which includes 5 cruise berths, is protected by breakwaters, it is well sheltered but when a heavy sea prevails at the entrance, it is felt in both the outer and inner harbours.

Cargo handled: Export: Grain, pulpwood, sugar and timber. Imports: Gravel, fertiliser and oil.

Traffic

Approx 1,587 vessels, 125,000t of cargo and 77,578 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Visby?

The pilot boards at Visby (a) Visby roads, 57°38.3′N 018°12.3′E.

What time zone is Visby in?

Local time at Visby 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 Visby?

The deepest berth listed is at Visby Cruise Terminal: 8.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Visby?

1005.

Which load line zone is Visby 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 Visby?

Port State Control at Visby: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Visby?

The UN/LOCODE of Visby is SEVBY.

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