Port of Karlskrona (SEKAA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Karlskrona (UN/LOCODE SEKAA) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Sweden, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 56.1667° N, 15.6000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sweden
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Karlskrona
Where is Port of Karlskrona located?
Port of Karlskrona is a seaport located in Sweden, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 56.1667° N, 15.6000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Karlskrona?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Karlskrona is SEKAA — country code SE, location code KAA.
How deep is Port of Karlskrona?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Karlskrona has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Karlskrona?
Port of Karlskrona reports a maximum draft of 8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Karlskrona require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Karlskrona.
What type of harbor is Port of Karlskrona?
Port of Karlskrona is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Karlskrona have?
Port of Karlskrona is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Karlskrona are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #24460), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →