Ystad

Size limits

LOA 170m, draught 6.7m.

Water density

1000-1006.

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

The normal range is 0.5m and the maximum 1.2m, above or below MWL.

Caution: Sea jump, an abnormal large variation (1.0m or more) in water level can occur. It is caused by changes in air pressure or wind usually associated with the passage of a cold weather front off the coast.

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

Approach

The harbour is protected by 2 outer breakwaters, the entrance between them lying 0.5nm seaward of the harbour moles. The channel from this entrance to the inner harbour has a width of 110m and a depth of 7.2m. The moleheads are floodlit.

The principal approach to Ystad is made from SW and is authorised for a draught of 6.7m.

First make Ystads Redd Lightbuoy (55°23.6'N 013°47.5'E) (safe water). Then steer 036° on the alignment of a pair of leading lights, this line leads SE of a lightbuoy (red buoy; light group Fl(2) R 6s) moored 0.6nm SW of the head of the W breakwater.

Pass W of a buoy (spar) marking a shoal on the E side of the leading line and then between the heads of the outer breakwaters.

Caution: A submarine pipeline extends 0.5nm from the coast from a position 1.0nm W of the harbour entrance.

Port limits

The approx limit of the port is all waters inside the outer breakwaters, including the small boat harbour.

Traffic schemes and VTS

No traffic schemes exist, as such. Vessels arriving or departing must advise their intentions on VHF Ch 10.

Inward and outbound vessels have to be aware of ferries running in and out of the port.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in Spanska Redden, W of the leading line for the principal approach channel, approx 1.5nm SW of the outer breakwaters, in depths of 14.0-16.0m, sand, clay and stones with Ystad church (55°26'N 013°50'E) bearing 025° and Kasehuvud bearing 098°.

Anchorage may also be obtained in the outer road, 0.8nm SW of the mole heads, in depths of 7.0-11.0m, sand, clay and stones with the rear leading light structure open W of the front light structure.

Both of the anchorages have good holding ground but are entirely exposed to S winds which send in a considerable sea.

A submarine pipeline laid in a SSW direction for 0.5nm from the coast, 1nm W of the inner harbour entrance, is marked at its outer end by a buoy (yellow and red spar).

Tugs

Tugs to be ordered a minimum of 5 hours in advance.

Mooring

If vessels require boatmen, they can be ordered from the stevedore's foreman.

General berthing information: Vastra Kajen (silo quay) is not available from 1800-2300hrs. Norra Kajen is recommended (close to city).

Charts and publications

BA 958, 2360. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify Harbour Office of ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.

The following information should be included with the first ETA: The vessel's name, length, draught and if a tug is required.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, 10 "Ystad Harbour Radio".

Vessels should maintain a listening watch on Ch 16 and 10 in order to receive information on ferry traffic.

Health

None.

Customs and immigration

Notify Customs and Immigration of ETA 48 hours prior to arrival.

Notices and regulations

Speed: A vessel's speed must not exceed 5kts within the harbour area.

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 available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Can be ordered through ships agent.

Medical

Ystad Hospital in Ystad, 3km.

Crew change

Available, by arrangement with agent.

Transport

Nearest airports: Malmo Airport in Svedala Municipality, 40km.

Nearest railway: Ystad Station, close to the port.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

Ystad is a Baltic port situated approx 50nm E of Trelleborg.

The port

The port is a medium sized harbour with good facilities for handling dry bulk and general cargoes; including coal, wood (chips) and grain. Facilities for cruise ships, also train and vehicle ferries operate to Poland and the Danish island of Bornholm.

Traffic

Approx 3,000,000t of cargo, 3,600 vessels and 2,000,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Ystad?

Compulsory for all category 1 vessels, category 2 vessels of LOA 80m or 15m beam and over and category 2 vessels of LOA 90m or 16m beam and over.

What time zone is Ystad in?

Local time at Ystad 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 Ystad?

1000-1006.

Which load line zone is Ystad 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 Ystad?

Port State Control at Ystad: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ystad?

The UN/LOCODE of Ystad is SEYST.

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