Port of Svanesund

SESND🇸🇪Sweden

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About Port of Svanesund

Svanesund is a quay facility located on the channel between Orust island and the Bohuslän mainland in Sweden. It serves as a local transport hub, with ferry operations connecting the island to the mainland.

Background
Svanesund is a locality situated in Orust Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden and is located on the channel between the east side of the island and Bohusläns mainland. The population last known as of 2010 was 1,518. Agglomeration is Orust second largest after Henan and extends a few kilometers inland from the ferry situation.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
SE-O
Latitude
58.1333°
Longitude
11.8333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SESND
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3332249 →
Wikidata
Q2466808 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Svanesund is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Backebådan Lighthouse at 14.6 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Marstrand (Marstrand Havn) (16.7 NM SSW), Skallen (17 NM SSW), Pater Noster (18.4 NM SW), Hätteberget (18.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Svanesund?

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The Port of Svanesund 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 Svanesund?

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You can track vessels near Svanesund (SESND) 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 Svanesund?

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The Port of Svanesund is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SESND — 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 SESND 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 Svanesund?

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The Port of Svanesund 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.