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.

Country
Sweden
UN/LOCODE
SEKAS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
60.6833° N, 17.2667° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
10.2 m
Max Vessel Length
220 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
WharvesAnchorageLiquid BulkBreakbulk

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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →