Port of Skärhamn

SESKM🇸🇪Sweden

Port Location

Port Arrivals & Departures

Vessel Traffic

Port of Skärhamn SESKM

1 credit per call

Unlock Vessel Traffic

See vessels in port, arriving & departing — all in one board.

1 credit per call
Checking credits…View all credit packs →
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Details stay hidden until unlocked.

About Port of Skärhamn

Skärhamn is a marina located on the west coast of Sweden. It serves as a hub for yachting activities.

Background
Skärhamn is a locality and the seat of Tjörn Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 3,193 inhabitants in 2010. The main tourist attraction in Skärhamn besides yachting is The Nordic Watercolour Museum (Akvarellmuseet).

Current Conditions

Loading current conditions…

Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Region

Subdivision
SE-O
Latitude
57.9833°
Longitude
11.5500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SESKM
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8555690 →
Wikidata
Q1026309 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Skärhamn in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at SESKM — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

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

+

The approach to Skärhamn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Backebådan Lighthouse at 4.7 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Marstrand (Marstrand Havn) (5.6 NM S), Skallen (5.6 NM S), Pater Noster (5.9 NM SSW), Hätteberget (7.7 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 Skärhamn?

+

The Port of Skärhamn 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 Skärhamn?

+

You can track vessels near Skärhamn (SESKM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Skärhamn?

+

The Port of Skärhamn is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SESKM — 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 SESKM mean?

+

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 Skärhamn?

+

The Port of Skärhamn 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.