Port of Karskär

The controlling depth at Karskär is 7.08 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 Karskär is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Gävle Entrance No. 4 Lighthouse at 2.8 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Gävle Entrance No. 2 (3.2 NM NNE), Holmuddsrännan (3.2 NM NNE), Gävle Entrance No. 1 (3.4 NM NNE), Gåshällan (7.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Karskär 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 Karskär (SEKAS) 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 SEKAS on the live map.

The Port of Karskär 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.

KARSKAR (UN/Locode: SEKAS), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 60.68000° N, 17.27000° E.

Coordinates: 60.68000° N, 17.27000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GAVLE — UN/Locode: SEGVX — 60.68650° N, 17.20000° ESKUTSKAR — UN/Locode: SESSR — 60.65000° N, 17.40000° ENORRSUNDET — UN/Locode: SENOT — 60.93486° N, 17.14938° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 7.08 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

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

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.