Port of Lysekil (SELYS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lysekil (UN/LOCODE SELYS) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Sweden, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 58.2714° N, 11.4442° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sweden
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lysekil
Where is Port of Lysekil located?
Port of Lysekil is a seaport located in Sweden, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 58.2714° N, 11.4442° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lysekil?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lysekil is SELYS — country code SE, location code LYS.
How deep is Port of Lysekil?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lysekil has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Lysekil?
Port of Lysekil reports a maximum draft of 8.9 m, a maximum length of 237.8 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Lysekil require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lysekil.
What type of harbor is Port of Lysekil?
Port of Lysekil is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lysekil have?
Port of Lysekil is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, lng terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lysekil are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →