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Port of Visby

SEVBY🇸🇪Sweden

Port Location

About Port of Visby

Also known as: Visby Harbour, Visby hamn

Visby is a small, sheltered harbor on the island of Gotland, Sweden. It handles general cargo, passenger vessels, and tankers. The port is equipped with mobile cranes and offers various lifting capacities.

Background
Visby is an urban area in Sweden and the seat of Gotland Municipality in Gotland County on the island of Gotland with 24,330 inhabitants as of 2017. Visby is also the episcopal see for the Diocese of Visby. The Hanseatic city of Visby is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Scandinavia, and, since 1995, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Among the most notable historical remains are the 3.4 km (2.1 mi) long town wall that encircles the town center, and a number of church ruins and its small decorative alleyways. The decline as a Hanseatic city in the Late Middle Ages was the cause for many stone houses being preserved in their original medieval style.

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
8m
Channel Depth
5ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
24950 →
GeoNames ID
9782476 →
Wikidata
Q54757 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.visby.se →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
SE-I
Latitude
57.6333°
Longitude
18.3000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Visby?+
The controlling depth at Visby is 8 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.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Visby?+
The approach to Visby is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Visby Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the W. Other aids include Visby North Breakwater (1 NM W), Stenkyrkehuk (12.2 NM NNE), Skansudde (13 NM SSW), Grundet (17.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Visby?+
The Port of Visby 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 Visby?+
You can track vessels near Visby (SEVBY) 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 SEVBY on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Visby?+
The Port of Visby 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 Visby?+
VISBY (UN/Locode: SEVBY), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 57.63500° N, 18.27900° E.
Where is the Port of Visby located?+
Coordinates: 57.63500° N, 18.27900° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KLINTEHAMN — UN/Locode: SEKLI — 57.38890° N, 18.18780° ESLITE — UN/Locode: SESLI — 57.71660° N, 18.80995° ESTORUGNS — UN/Locode: SESUS — 57.84106° N, 18.80044° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Visby?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 7.04 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Visby?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Visby?+
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.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Visby?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bunkering, General Cargo, Passenger and Tanker.