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Port of Limhamn

SELIM🇸🇪Sweden

Port Location

About Port of Limhamn

Also known as: Sodra Hamnen, Soedra Hamnen, South Harbor, Södra Hamnen, Sødra Hamnen

Limhamn is a small coastal port in southern Sweden, handling passenger, Ro Ro, and tanker vessels. It features fixed cranes with lifting capacities up to 24 MT and offers wharf and anchorage loading/offloading services.

Background
Limhamn is, in an administrative sense, the southern district of Malmö Municipality in Sweden. Before 1915, Limhamn was (briefly) a town of its own.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Subdivision
SE-M
Latitude
55.5833°
Longitude
12.9500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SELIM
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2675941 →
Wikidata
Q1798980 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Limhamn?+
The approach to Limhamn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Limhamn Övre Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the W. Other aids include Lernacken (2 NM WSW), Malmö (2.3 NM NE), Malmö Hamn (2.4 NM NE), Malmö Range Rear (2.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Limhamn?+
The Port of Limhamn 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 Limhamn?+
You can track vessels near Limhamn (SELIM) 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 SELIM on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Limhamn?+
The Port of Limhamn 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 Limhamn?+
LIMHAMN (UN/Locode: SELIM), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 55.58900° N, 12.92650° E.
Where is the Port of Limhamn located?+
Coordinates: 55.58900° N, 12.92650° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MALMO — UN/Locode: SEMMA — 55.62400° N, 13.01400° EDRAGOER — UN/Locode: DKDRA — 55.59200° N, 12.67850° ECOPENHAGEN — UN/Locode: DKCPH — 55.70100° N, 12.60900° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Limhamn?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m and cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Limhamn?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Limhamn?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Limhamn?+
Vessel types historically calling: Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker.