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Port of Donsö

SEDON🇸🇪Sweden

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About Port of Donsö

This Swedish seaport in the Southern Gothenburg Archipelago historically handles bulk carriers, fishing vessels, general cargo, and tankers. It is situated at approximately 57.6° N, 11.8° E.

Background
Donsö is a small island in the Southern Gothenburg Archipelago and a locality situated in Gothenburg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 1,407 inhabitants in 2010. The local covenant church on Donsö has approximately 500 members.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
SEDON
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Time Zone
UTC+1

Region

Subdivision
SE-O
Latitude
57.5998°
Longitude
11.7917°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Donsö?+
The approach to Donsö is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Donsöhuvud Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Rättaren (1.2 NM SSE), Brandnäsbrotten (3.6 NM NNW), Knippelholmen (5 NM N), Tistlarna (5.1 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 Donsö?+
The Port of Donsö 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 Donsö?+
You can track vessels near Donsö (SEDON) 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 SEDON on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Donsö?+
The Port of Donsö 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.
What is the Port of Donsö?+
DONSO (UN/Locode: SEDON), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 57.59982° N, 11.79169° E.
Where is the Port of Donsö located?+
Coordinates: 57.59982° N, 11.79169° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GOTEBORG — UN/Locode: SEGOT — 57.69950° N, 11.88300° EOCKERO — UN/Locode: SEOCO — 57.70700° N, 11.65850° ESURTE — UN/Locode: SESUR — 57.83000° N, 12.01000° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Donsö?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Donsö?+
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.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Donsö?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, General Cargo and Tanker.