Port of Luleå

The controlling depth at Luleå is 11.02 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 Luleå is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sandögrundet Lighthouse at 2.3 NM to the SSE with a nominal range of 12.2 NM. Other aids include Skvampen Range Rear (3.9 NM ESE), Björnhallan Range Rear (5.5 NM SE), Germandö (9.1 NM SSE), Storö (24.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Luleå 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 Luleå (SELLA) 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 SELLA on the live map.

The Port of Luleå is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SELLA — 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 Luleå 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.

LULEA (UN/Locode: SELLA), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 65.55725° N, 22.22002° E.

Coordinates: 65.55725° N, 22.22002° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PITEA — UN/Locode: SEPIT — 65.31802° N, 21.49710° EHARAHOLMEN — UN/Locode: SEHAH — 65.23800° N, 21.62400° EMUNKSUND — UN/Locode: SEMUN — 65.26807° N, 21.49776° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 11.02 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; 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: available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.