Port of Mariehamn (Maarianhamina)

The controlling depth at Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) is 8.02 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 Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lotsberget Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Lotsberget Range Front (0.6 NM S), Lumparudd (10.8 NM E), Salkobb (10.9 NM SE), Kalkgrund Range Front (12 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) 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.

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The Port of Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) is a port in FI. Its UN/LOCODE is FIMHQ — 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 Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) 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.

MARIEHAMN (UN/Locode: FIMHQ), Finland is a seaport located at approximately 60.09500° N, 19.93500° E.

Coordinates: 60.09500° N, 19.93500° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GRISSLEHAMN — UN/Locode: SEGRH — 60.10402° N, 18.80343° EKAPELLSKAR — UN/Locode: SEKPS — 59.72037° N, 19.06823° EHALLSTAVIK — UN/Locode: SEHAK — 60.06285° N, 18.58915° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 8.02 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

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

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Passenger.