Port of Simrishamn (SESIM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Simrishamn (UN/LOCODE SESIM) is a small coastal (tide gates) harbor located in Sweden, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 55.5583° N, 14.3581° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Sweden
UN/LOCODE
SESIM
Harbor Type
Coastal (Tide Gates)
Coordinates
55.5583° N, 14.3581° 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
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Tide Gates)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Sweden

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
WharvesAnchorageBreakbulk

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Distance
20 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Simrishamn

Where is Port of Simrishamn located?

Port of Simrishamn is a seaport located in Sweden, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 55.5583° N, 14.3581° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Simrishamn?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Simrishamn is SESIM — country code SE, location code SIM.

How deep is Port of Simrishamn?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Simrishamn has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Simrishamn?

Port of Simrishamn reports a maximum draft of 5 m for vessels calling at the port.

What type of harbor is Port of Simrishamn?

Port of Simrishamn is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Simrishamn have?

Port of Simrishamn is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Simrishamn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #24280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →