Port of Älvängen

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About Port of Älvängen

Älvängen is a port located in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, north of Gothenburg. It serves as a maritime facility with limited specific operational details provided.

Background
Älvängen is a locality situated in Ale Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 4,196 inhabitants in 2010. It is located some 30 km (19 mi) north of Gothenburg. Among the churches of Älvängen are the Älvängen Church and the Starrkärr Church 4 km (2.5 mi).

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
SE-O
Latitude
57.9500°
Longitude
12.1167°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
SEAGN
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11524866 →
Wikidata
Q255042 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Älvängen?

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The approach to Älvängen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Backebådan Lighthouse at 15.8 NM to the W. Other aids include Marstrand (Marstrand Havn) (17.6 NM WSW), Marstrand Area Lighthouses (17.9 NM WSW), Rune (18.2 NM SSW), Skallen (18.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Älvängen?

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The Port of Älvängen 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Älvängen?

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

Where is the Port of Älvängen?

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The Port of Älvängen is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SEAGN — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE SEAGN mean?

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The first two characters, SE, are the ISO country code for SE. 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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Älvängen?

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The Port of Älvängen operates in the UTC+1 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.