Port of Kokkola (Karleby)

The controlling depth at Kokkola (Karleby) is 11 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Kokkola (Karleby) is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ykspihlaja Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the W. Other aids include Harrinniemi (2 NM NE), Klädesklippan Range Rear (2.5 NM N), Bredhällan Range Rear (13.5 NM WSW), Mässkär (13.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Kokkola (Karleby) is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Kokkola (Karleby) (FIKOK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Kokkola (Karleby) is a port in FI. Its UN/LOCODE is FIKOK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, FI, are the ISO country code for FI. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Kokkola (Karleby) operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

KOKKOLA (UN/Locode: FIKOK), Finland is a seaport located at approximately 63.85056° N, 23.03084° E.

Coordinates: 63.85056° N, 23.03084° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PIETARSAARI — UN/Locode: FIPRS — 63.70809° N, 22.68963° ERAHJA — UN/Locode: FIRAH — 64.20000° N, 23.71000° EKALAJOKI — UN/Locode: FIKJO — 64.22203° N, 23.71742° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 3.4m - 4.6m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 11 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.