Port of Smögen

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About Port of Smögen

Smögen is a harbor located on Sweden's west coast. It serves as a local fishing port and a popular destination for recreational boating, particularly during the summer months.

Background
Smögen is a locality in Sotenäs Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 1,329 inhabitants in 2010. It is one of the liveliest "summer towns" of the Swedish west coast.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
SE-O
Latitude
58.3528°
Longitude
11.2359°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SESMO
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8555708 →
Wikidata
Q2295696 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.sotenas.se →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Smögen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pater Noster Lighthouse at 28.4 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Backebådan (29 NM SSE), Skallen (29.6 NM SSE), Marstrand (Marstrand Havn) (29.8 NM SSE), Hätteberget (31.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Smögen?

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The Port of Smögen 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 Smögen?

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You can track vessels near Smögen (SESMO) 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 Smögen?

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The Port of Smögen is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SESMO — 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 SESMO 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 Smögen?

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The Port of Smögen 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.