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Port of Marstrand

SEMSD🇸🇪Sweden

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About Port of Marstrand

Marstrand is a small port located on the island of Marstrand, Sweden. It serves as a local harbor and handles leisure craft.

Background
Marstrand is a seaside locality situated in Kungälv Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 1,320 inhabitants in 2010. The town got its name from its location on the island of Marstrand. Despite its small population, for historical reasons Marstrand is often referred to as a city.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3331844 →
Wikidata
Q406556 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.marstrand.se →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
SE-O
Area
Baltic Sea
Sub-area
Skagerrak
Latitude
57.8858°
Longitude
11.5847°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Marstrand is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Marstrand (Marstrand Havn) Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the NW with a nominal range of 10 NM. Other aids include Skallen (0.9 NM WNW), Hätteberget (2.1 NM SSW), Backebådan (2.2 NM NE), Marstrand Area Lighthouses (2.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Marstrand?

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The Port of Marstrand 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 Marstrand?

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You can track vessels near Marstrand (SEMSD) 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 SEMSD on the live map.

Where is the Port of Marstrand?

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The Port of Marstrand is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SEMSD — 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 SEMSD 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 Marstrand?

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The Port of Marstrand 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.