Port of Härnösand

The controlling depth at Härnösand is 10.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Härnösand is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Gnäggen Lighthouse at 20.5 NM to the NE. Other aids include Strömskaten (28 NM SSW), Skommerskaten (43 NM NE), Råskärsön (43.1 NM NE), Mellanfjärden (44.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Härnösand 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 Härnösand (SEHND) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Härnösand is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SEHND — 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, 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.

The Port of Härnösand 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.

HARNOSAND (UN/Locode: SEHND), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 62.63450° N, 17.94000° E.

Coordinates: 62.63450° N, 17.94000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SORAKER — UN/Locode: SESOR — 62.50309° N, 17.49309° EOSTRAND — UN/Locode: SEOST — 62.47792° N, 17.34158° ESUNDSVALL — UN/Locode: SESDL — 62.40075° N, 17.35750° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 10.05 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

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

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Passenger and Tanker.