Wallhamn

Size limits

Draught 10.0m, LOA 230m.

Water density

1002.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Nil.

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

Approach

Distance from lot station to dock: 15 nautical miles

Seal railing, minimum width: 140m

Max allowed depth: 9.5m.

From Hakefjord, a dredged channel leads 352.5° for 2.8nm through Svanvikskile into the harbour. The limits of the channel are indicated by lights (framework towers) in line bearing 352.5°. The front lights are positioned in latitude 58°00.7'N with longitudes of 011°42.2'E and 011°42.3'E; the rear lights are positioned 520m from the front lights. Red lights (day) mark the W limit whilst green lights (day) mark the E limit.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Wallhamn and its approaches lie within the area of Marstrand VTS.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained in Algofjorden (57°55'N 011°40'E). Temporary anchorage is permitted in the harbour basin, which has a clay bottom.

Anchorage can also be attained seaward of the pilot station in Pater Noster anchorage, 5nm NW of Hatteberget Light (57°22.00'N 11°28.00'E).

Restrictions

Wind speed restrictions for berthing may be enforced.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 873. Admiralty Pilot NP56. NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA to VTS Marstrand 24 and 5 hours prior to arrival. A Crew List must also be sent to the agent 24 hours before arrival to forward to the Immigration department.

Communications

VTS Marstrand VHF Ch 6, 9, 11 or 16.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be issued.

Notices and regulations

Preliminary provisions:

1. Basic provisions on public order and public security are given in Chapter 3, Order Act. These local regulations contain the additional provisions regarding arrangements and safety in Wallhamn that are necessary in view of the activities carried out in the port. For the part of the port area which is a public place, the municipality's general local regulations also apply.

2. These regulations apply in water and on land within the port area marked on the map attached to the regulation. The port area is managed by Wallhamn AB.

3. Port Authority shall mean the Executive Director or the Harbour Captain in these regulations.

4. For ships, this Regulations means any item used for transport on water and any other object which may be moved on or in water.

Traffic regulations:

1. Ships shall be carried so as not to cause danger or obstacles to other ship traffic. Furthermore, the ship shall be carried so that other ships facilities or persons are jot endangered or injured. The master of the vessel shall take particular care when passing a place where water is in progress.

2. Aircraft may not land within the port area without permission from the port authority.

3. Recreational craft shall not come closer to merchant ships than 50 meters.

Mooring, delaying, moving, etc.

1. Ships can only be laid, moored or landed at the place designated by the port authority. The master of the vessel shall keep himself informed of the depth of water at the designated additional, mooring or anchorage site.

2. After obtaining permission from the port authority, only than shipping can take place. The ship's master, shipowner or owner shall ensure that the ship is well moored.

3. In the event of mooring, anchorage and retardation, the master shall ensure that other ships or quays, docks or similar facilities or cables or wires are not damaged and that ship traffic is not unnecessarily hindered or disturbed.

4. Installation of moorings or pipelines, cables or other wiring, pontoons or temporary bridge connections and similar facilities shall not be made without permission from the port authority.

5. The master, shipowner or owner shall move or propel the vessel or take any other action with the vessel which is called upon for the order or safety of the port.

6. If there is a risk that the ship may, due to its condition or other cause, fall, hinder ship traffic or otherwise endanger the order or safety in the port area, than the vessels may not be brought into the port area.

7. A master, shipowner, owner or representative of any of these shall immediately report to the port authority if a ship has fallen, been suspended or otherwise manoeuvred. Owners of other flagged items, which may constitute an obstacle to or damage to a ship or facility, shall notify this to the port authority. If other than the owner had the item at hand when it fell, the obligation to notify this is the responsibility. If the item has been lost from a ship, the ship's master, shipowner or owner shall make a notification.

8. In case of mooring, anchorage or delay, the measure shall be taken with the assistance of a tugboat, if necessary for the purpose of the order or safety in the port area.

Notification obligation

1. If the vessel is to enter or pass through the port, the master of the ship, shipowner or representative of one of these shall notify the port authority. The registration must be made as soon as possible, no later than 24 hours before the arrival of the vessel. The port authority may, with regard to the time required for the voyage of the ship or other circumstance, allow a shorter period of notification or exemption from the notification obligation. The master shall report the time of departure to the port authority not later than the ship is ready to resign.

Special regulations

1. Permission must be obtained form the port authority, prior to major repair or maintenance work or similar work.

2. Permission must be obtained form the port authority before a ship is temporarily made manoeuvrable by repair or work which is equivalent.

3. Permission must be obtained from the port authority before any diving and underwater work can be carried out.

4. Permission must be obtained form the port authority before driving a propeller at berth can be carried out.

5. Anyone who, within the port area, is injured by ships, facilities, goods or any other property shall immediately report this to the port authority.

6. During loading and unloading, open flames should not be used or smoking may occur in cargo spaces or on tires adjacent to the load compartment. The use of open fire or smoking must also not occur where there is no such prohibition

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

Limited repairs can be undertaken. A small shipyard at Djupvik, 1nm S of Wallhamn, has depths of 3.5m in the channel to a slipway for vessels of 300DWT, with a maximum LOA of 40m, width of 9.0m and draught of 3.5m. There is also one other slipway available.

Dry docks

A small shipyard located 1nm S of Wallhamn has depths of 3.5m in the channel to a slipway for vessels of up to 300DWT, with max length 40m, beam 9.0m and draught 3.5m. There is one other slipway.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Full range of marine lubricants, supplied by bunker or lorry.

Medical

Angered Hospital in Gothenburg, 50km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Goteborg City Airport in Gothenburg, 50km.

Nearest railway: Stenungsund Station, 12km.

Nearest highway: The port is close to the E6 motorway linking Oslo and Malmo/Copenhagen.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Wallhamn is situated on the SE coast of Tjorn, 17nm N of Goteborg.

The port

The largest private employer in the municipality of Tjorn. The port is a specialized Ro-Ro port. It mainly handles cars, dry bulk, containers, and general cargo. The majority of Sweden's imports and exports of motor vehicles pass through this port, for which there are extensive parking and processing areas.

Traffic

Approx 150 vessels, 400,000t of cargo, 10,000TEU are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Wallhamn?

Compulsory for ships exceeding LOA 90m, beam 16m and draught 5.5m.

What time zone is Wallhamn in?

Local time at Wallhamn 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 Wallhamn?

The deepest berth listed is at Wallhamn Terminal: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Wallhamn?

1002.

Which load line zone is Wallhamn in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Wallhamn?

Port State Control at Wallhamn: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wallhamn?

The UN/LOCODE of Wallhamn is SEWAL.

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