Grisslehamn (SEGRH)

Grisslehamn developed as result of postal traffic between Sweden and Finland, and is made up of an E and W harbour. The E harbour has a ferry terminal, linking it with Finland, plus facilities for fishing and small vessels. The W harbour, which is primarily for small vessels, lies on the SE end of Ornofjarden. From the beginning of Jan to early Mar, the port is usually closed due to ice.

The port is located approx 95km NE of Stockholm and connects the N end of Vaddo with the peninsula of Byholma.

Max draught 6.0m.

Outer anchorage: An anchorage can be used by vessels drawing up to 6.0m inside Loskaret, sand and clay. However vessels must be ready to sail if the wind shifts to between E and S.

Approach and entry: From a position 2nm SE of Grisslehamn the alignment (299°) of the leading light lights leads to the harbour entrance. The E harbour is approached by a channel, which passes S of Loskaret (60° 06.5'N 018°49.0'E), a barren rocky islet off the N entrance point. The direction of the channel for the purpose of buoyage is from E-W. The W harbour is entered from the SE corner of Singofjarden, leading through the centre of Ornefjarden but, in the inner part of the fjord keeping close to the S shore. Local knowledge is required when navigating the area.

BA2337, 3169. Admiralty Pilot NP20.

Pilots are ordered from VTS Stockholm. Pilots for incoming vessels can be obtained from Simpnasklubb (59°54'N 019°05'E) or from the Svartklubben pilot station, 2nm SE of Svartklubben Light (60°10.0'N 018°49.5'E) and from Svartklubben when departing the harbour.

Leading Light; Front light: (post) (60°06.0'N 018°48.8'E). Rear light (post), 175m WNW of front light. Caution: Leading light posts are not marked and difficult to distinguisdh during the day.

From Loskaret into the harbour, the max permitted speed is 5kts.

There are no tugs at Grisslehamn.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates (SSCC) can be issued.