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Port of Strömstad

SESMD🇸🇪Sweden

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About Port of Strömstad

Strömstad is a small coastal port in Sweden. It handles bulk carriers, container, general cargo, and tanker vessels. The port features mobile and fixed cranes with lifting capacities up to 24 MT.

Background
Strömstad is a locality and the seat of Strömstad Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 6,288 inhabitants in 2010. For historical reasons, Strömstad is called a city despite its small population.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
SE-O
Latitude
58.9333°
Longitude
11.1833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8555635 →
Wikidata
Q748559 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.stromstad.se →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Strömstad?+
The approach to Strömstad is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Glan Lighthouse at 5.1 NM to the NW. Other aids include Kuskjær (6.1 NM NNW), Homlungen (7 NM NW), Asmaløy Area Lighthouses (9.1 NM NW), Sponvikskansen (9.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Strömstad?+
The Port of Strömstad 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 Strömstad?+
You can track vessels near Strömstad (SESMD) 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 SESMD on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Strömstad?+
The Port of Strömstad 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 Strömstad?+
STROMSTAD (UN/Locode: SESMD), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 58.93687° N, 11.17011° E.
Where is the Port of Strömstad located?+
Coordinates: 58.93687° N, 11.17011° E. Nearby terminals/ports:HALDEN — UN/Locode: NOHAL — 59.11650° N, 11.38578° EFREDRIKSTAD — UN/Locode: NOFRK — 59.19080° N, 10.94950° ESARPSBORG — UN/Locode: NOSPG — 59.26850° N, 11.08350° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Strömstad?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m and oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Strömstad?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Strömstad?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Strömstad?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo and Tanker.