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Port of Fårösund

SEFSD🇸🇪Sweden

Port Location

About Port of Fårösund

Fårösund is a Swedish seaport located on Gotland island. It handles general cargo and tugs, with facilities suitable for these vessel types.

Background
Fårösund is a locality situated on the Swedish island of Gotland with 800 inhabitants in 2014. The village can be reached by car from Visby. The island of Fårö can be reached by ferry from Fårösund.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
24900 →
Wikidata
Q1479259 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
SE-I
Latitude
57.9167°
Longitude
19.0500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Fårösund?+
The approach to Fårösund is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Aurgrund Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the NW with a nominal range of 11 NM. Other aids include Svingrund (1.5 NM NW), Fårösund Södra (4.4 NM SSE), Bungeör (6.1 NM SSE), Fårö (9.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Fårösund?+
The Port of Fårösund 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 Fårösund?+
You can track vessels near Fårösund (SEFSD) 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 SEFSD on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Fårösund?+
The Port of Fårösund 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 Fårösund?+
FAROSUND (UN/Locode: SEFSD), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 57.86500° N, 19.05650° E.
Where is the Port of Fårösund located?+
Coordinates: 57.86500° N, 19.05650° E. Nearby terminals/ports:STORUGNS — UN/Locode: SESUS — 57.84106° N, 18.80044° ESLITE — UN/Locode: SESLI — 57.71660° N, 18.80995° EVISBY — UN/Locode: SEVBY — 57.63500° N, 18.27900° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Fårösund?+
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 Fårösund?+
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 Fårösund?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tugs Harbor Craft.