Hallstavik (SEHAK)

A well sheltered harbour, owned and operated by Holmen Paper who operate one of Sweden's largest paper mills in the port. Normally there is ice from the last week of Dec to the last week of Mar and the first week in Apr; however, the port is normally kept open all winter.

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Hallstavik is located at the head of Edeboviken, in the archipelago of Oregrund, approx 54nm N of Stockholm and approx 70knm S of Gelfe.

Draught 7m.

Available depending on the weather, pilots will advise.

The W channel is suitable for vessels up to 7.0m. When 0.6nm E of Karsholmen (60°09.7'N 018°32.2'E) alter course SW and then S to pass W of the island of Ormon (60°09'N 018°33'E). Initially steer SW, passing N of Ormogrund Lightbuoy (60°09'N 018°33'E), for approx 0.5nm. Then alter course to 206° keeping ahead: Ormosundet Norra Light (white lantern, green band, floodlit; elevation 4.0m) on the mainland 0.6nm S of Kalsholmen Light structure. Then steer S and SSE following the channel through Ormosundet which leads between Ormon Light, (white framework tower, red band, floodlit; elevation 3m) situated on the E side of the channel, on the SW extremity of Ormon and Ormosundet Sodra Light, (white lantern, green band, floodlit; elevation 2m) situated on the W side of the channel, 0.5nm SSE of Ormosundet N Light. Alter course to approx 134° round Ormosundshallan Light, (white pedestal, red band, floodlit; elevation 2m on a rock), on the E side of the channel, 0.25nm S of Ormon Light. Ormosundet Lightbuoy, (red and black; light quick flashing), moored 0.3nm SE of Ormosundshallan Light structure, may be passed on either side. Hold this course for 1nm until Guldholmen Light (60°08'N 018°34'E), (white pedestal, elevation 4.0m on the W shore) 1nm SSE of Ormon, is abeam to starboard. Thereafter alter course as necessary to follow the remainder of the channel which leads S for a distance of 4.5nm to Hallstavik. Entering the harbour: Stromsviken Leading Lights: Front light (white triangle, point upwards on white pedestal 6.0m in height, (60°06.5'N 018°35.0'E)). Rear light (white triangle point upwards on grey framework tower, 12m in height), 0.7nm N of the front light. From a position approx 1.0nm SSE of Stromsviken Rear Light, the alignment (354.5°) astern of these light leads for approx 2nm to the harbour entrance, passing: E of a buoy (starboard hand, 1.24nm S) marking the E side of a rock, then, W of Vlandvik Light (white lantern, 4m in height, 1.5nm SSE), then, W of a buoy (port hand, 1.75nm SSE) close S of Vandvik Light. On the W side of the channel, several rocks, several dolphins, lightbuoys and buoys line the edge of the channel.

BA 889, Swedish 536. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

1005.

Compulsory. Pilot embarks off Svartklubben Lighthouse (60°09'N 018°52'E). Vessels arriving from the N can have the pilot board, on request, at Oregrund or further N at Engelska Grundet (60°28'N 018°20'E) or Djursten (60°22'N 018° 24'E). Pilots are available throughout 24 hours and must be ordered a min of 5 hours in advance on Ch 73. Vessels entering without a pilot shall report to Stockholm Pilot on Ch 09 when passing Svartklubben as well as arriving and sailing at the port. Svartklubben pilots have a heavy cutter for ice and rough weather conditions speed 9kts, boarding speed 6kts and a fast cutter speed 17kts, boarding speed 8kts.

Hallstavik leading lights (white triangle, point upward on mast), rear light (white triangle, point downward on mast) situated at the head of the inlet, on the W side, are 450m apart and in line bearing 176°, lead to Hallstavik Harbour.

Vessels larger than 150m and all tankers navigate in daylight only. Vessels of more than 25,000DWT are not permitted entry if the wind is more than 15kts. A power cable with a vertical clearance of 40.5m spans the S part of the harbour. Between Guldmolmen (60°07.8'N 018°34.2'E) and Vandvik (60°05.7'N 018° 35.4'E), speed is restricted to 12kts and thereafter to a position 1nm N of Hallstavik, it must not exceed 9kts. From 1nm N of Hallstavik to the berths, maximum speed is 5kts. The sides of the approach may be lined with log rafts, in which case a vessel is to proceed at the slowest speed consistent with safe steering.

Max range 2.0m caused by air pressure/winds.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: N'ly. In the port and entrance there can be fast ice up to 40-50cm. Navigation is maintained in broken ice channel. Off the pilot station or in Aland Sea there is seldom packed ice or other difficulties in a normal winter. In moderate cross winds the channel into Hallstavik is difficult to negotiate. Ice: The harbour is usually obstructed by ice from the beginning of Jan until the end of Mar but is kept open with the help of icebreakers.

VTS Stockholm with ETA at Svartklubben Pilot Station. VHF Ch 73, 13 and 16. Tel: + 46 86 666622. Fax: + 46 86 666690. Tlx: 12858 Stolots. Email: vtsstockholm@sjofartsverket.se.

Can be contacted on Tel: +46 176 225700.

On arrival the following documents are required by Customs: ..... Document Copies 1. Vessels Tonnage Certificate (1969 rules) - 2. Crew List 3 3. Crew's Effect List (Spirit and Tobacco only) 2 4. Ships Stores List (Spirit and Tobacco only) 2 5. Receipts of Swedish Light Dues for current year. -

Notify ETA 48 and 24 hours to agent and 5 hours prior to arrival to pilots.