Port of Sköldvik (Kilpilahti)

The approach to Sköldvik (Kilpilahti) is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse at 7.7 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Kölhällen (12 NM SSE), Helsinki Municipality Lighthouses (16 NM SW), Skarvgaddarna (18.6 NM ESE), Suomenlinna (19.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sköldvik (Kilpilahti) 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 Sköldvik (Kilpilahti) (FISKV) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for FISKV on the live map.

The Port of Sköldvik (Kilpilahti) is a port in FI. Its UN/LOCODE is FISKV — 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 Sköldvik (Kilpilahti) 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.

KILPILAHTI (UN/Locode: FISKV), Finland is a seaport located at approximately 60.31000° N, 25.55000° E.

Coordinates: 60.31000° N, 25.55000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORVOO — UN/Locode: FIPRV — 60.31049° N, 25.53883° ESIBBO — UN/Locode: FISIP — 60.37000° N, 25.27000° EVUOSAARI — UN/Locode: FIVSS — 60.21307° N, 25.18844° E

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Gas Carrier and Tanker.