Port of Sölvesborg

The controlling depth at Sölvesborg is 7.07 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Sölvesborg is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hällevik Lighthouse at 5.6 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Lägerholmen (5.8 NM SSW), Hanö (10.2 NM ESE), Åhus Nedre (10.6 NM SW), Tärnö (14.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sölvesborg 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.

You can track vessels near Sölvesborg (SESOL) 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 SESOL on the live map.

The Port of Sölvesborg 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.

SOLVESBORG (UN/Locode: SESOL), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 56.04000° N, 14.57150° E.

Coordinates: 56.04000° N, 14.57150° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ELLEHOLM — UN/Locode: SEELL — 56.15624° N, 14.72832° EAHUS — UN/Locode: SEAHU — 55.92514° N, 14.31033° EKARLSHAMN — UN/Locode: SEKAN — 56.16000° N, 14.84350° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 7.07 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tanker.