Port of Karskar (SEKAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Karskar (UN/LOCODE SEKAS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It sits at 60.6833° N, 17.2667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sweden Cont
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Karskar
Where is Port of Karskar located?
Port of Karskar is a seaport located in Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Its coordinates are 60.6833° N, 17.2667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Karskar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Karskar is SEKAS — country code SE, location code KAS.
How deep is Port of Karskar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Karskar has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Karskar?
Port of Karskar reports a maximum draft of 10.2 m, a maximum length of 220 m, a maximum beam of 30 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Karskar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Karskar.
What type of harbor is Port of Karskar?
Port of Karskar is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Karskar have?
Port of Karskar is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Karskar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #25570), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →