Port of Kappelshamn

The controlling depth at Kappelshamn is 9 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 Kappelshamn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Svingrund Lighthouse at 8.9 NM to the NE with a nominal range of 7 NM. Other aids include Aurgrund (9.3 NM ENE), Grundet (9.4 NM S), Fårösund Södra (10.1 NM E), Magö (10.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Kappelshamn 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 Kappelshamn (SEKPH) 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 SEKPH on the live map.

The Port of Kappelshamn is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SEKPH — 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 Kappelshamn 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.