Port of Bohus

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About Port of Bohus

This port, operated by Kungälv Municipality, is located in Kungälv, Sweden, on the Göta River. Established in 1308, it historically served a strategic role near the former Norwegian-Swedish border.

Background
Bohus Fortress lies in Kungälv, Bohuslän, Sweden, north east from Hisingen where the Göta river splits into two branches. It commands the surrounding area from a cliff 40 m (130 ft) high, with the river forming a natural moat around it. The fortress used to be situated along the old Norwegian–Swedish border.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
SE-O
Latitude
57.8500°
Longitude
12.0000°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11524866 →
Wikidata
Q1408860 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
bohusfastning.com →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1308
Operator (Wikidata ID)
Kungälv Municipality

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Bohus is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Rune Lighthouse at 11.1 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Knippelholmen (11.6 NM SSW), Backebådan (12.6 NM WNW), Hälsö Nedre (12.9 NM WSW), Hälsö Övre (12.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bohus?

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The Port of Bohus 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 Bohus?

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You can track vessels near Bohus (SEBOH) 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 Bohus?

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The Port of Bohus is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SEBOH — 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 SEBOH 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 Bohus?

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The Port of Bohus 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.