Port of Visby (SEVBY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Visby (UN/LOCODE SEVBY) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Sweden, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 57.6333° N, 18.2833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Gotland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Visby
Where is Port of Visby located?
Port of Visby is a seaport located in Sweden, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 57.6333° N, 18.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Visby?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Visby is SEVBY — country code SE, location code VBY.
How deep is Port of Visby?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Visby has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Visby?
Port of Visby reports a maximum draft of 8.2 m, a maximum length of 340 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Visby require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Visby.
What type of harbor is Port of Visby?
Port of Visby is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Visby have?
Port of Visby is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Visby are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #24950), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →