Port of Heestrand

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About Port of Heestrand

Also known as: Sotekanalen, Sotenkanalen, Sotennas Canal

Heestrand is a small, sheltered canal port in western Sweden. It primarily serves local traffic and fishing vessels.

Background
Heestrand är en bebyggelse i Svenneby socken i Tanums kommun i Bohuslän. Strax norr om denne bebyggelse har SCB avgränsat en småort namnsatt till Rådalen och Källeviken.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
23905 →
GeoNames ID
2674967 →
Wikidata
Q10519273 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
SEHST
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
SE-O
Latitude
58.5167°
Longitude
11.2833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Heestrand is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Glan Lighthouse at 29.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Homlungen (31.1 NM NNW), Kuskjær (31.1 NM N), Fløberg (31.7 NM N), Asmaløy Area Lighthouses (32.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Heestrand?

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The Port of Heestrand 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 Heestrand?

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You can track vessels near Heestrand (SEHST) 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 Heestrand?

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The Port of Heestrand is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SEHST — 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 SEHST 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 Heestrand?

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The Port of Heestrand 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.