Port of Västervik

The controlling depth at Västervik is 8.05 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 Västervik is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Spårö Lighthouse at 3.8 NM to the SE. Other aids include Hamnklabbshällan (7.2 NM SE), Kungsgrundet (9.5 NM ESE), Trädskär Övre (11.2 NM NNE), Vinö Bredhäll (15.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Västervik 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.

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The Port of Västervik is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SEVVK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Västervik 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.

VASTERVIK (UN/Locode: SEVVK), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 57.74650° N, 16.66050° E.

Coordinates: 57.74650° N, 16.66050° E. Nearby terminals/ports:FLIVIK — UN/Locode: SEFLI — 57.54350° N, 16.58600° EBYXELKROK — UN/Locode: SEBYX — 57.32780° N, 17.00470° EOSKARSHAMN — UN/Locode: SEOSK — 57.26700° N, 16.46800° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed 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 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 8.05 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tanker.