Karlsborg (SEKXV)

Karlsborg is also the port for Kalix, 5nm NW, a centre for the export of woodpulp, cellulose, board and other timber products. Imports include nitrates, sulphate, cement, salt and oil.

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

Karlsborg is situated 80km E of Lulea, on the Baltic Sea.

LOA 133.41m, beam 19.7m, draught 7.3m, 11,048DWT.

The pilot will provide details of the most suitable anchorage position.

Directions for entering the harbour: From Repskarsfjarden continue along alignment 338° of Kvarnoren (65°47'N 023° 19'E) and Karlsborg Lights, until abreast of Djupgrundet lying 1nm SSE of Kvarnoren Light. From this position, alter course NW to bring Dyrasholmen SE Light (post on white pedestal, 65°46.9'N 023°17.0'E ) ahead bearing 317° and follow the track through a channel marked by buoys (lateral and cardinal) passing (with position from Dyrasholmen SE Light);NE of Rossorgrundet (1.25nm SE) with a depth of 1.2m over it, then NE of Kyrkgrundet (1nm SE) with a depth of 2.4m over it, NE of shoal water extending from the islet of Stor-Jakobgrundet (0.6nm SSE), then SW of the reef extending 0.2nm SW from Kvarnoren (0.5nm ESE). Alter course to the N on to the line of the following lights: Rison Leading Lights: Front light (white triangle in red rectangle on framework tower, 65°48.3'N 023° 15.7'E) located on the islet of Laxholmen. Rear light (white triangle in red rectangle on framework tower), 550m from front light. The alignment (336°) of these lights leads toward the berths passing; ENE of a shoal (0.3nm SE) with depth of 1.9m over it, marked by a buoy (port hand) ENE of the shoal water (0.1nm ENE) on the E side of Dyrasholmen, marked by a buoy (port hand). WSW of the bank (0.3nm N) which extends S from the quays of Karlsborg, marked by a lightbuoy and a buoy (both starboard hand).

BA 2098. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

1025.

The port is covered by the pilotage district of Lulea and pilotage is compulsory. Pilots board 1nm E of Farstugrunden Light (65°29'N 021°49'E) at the SE entrance to Lulea. The pilots are available throughout 24 hours and are ordered from VTS Centre, Lulea. The following vessels are subject to compulsory pilotage. ..... 1. All category 1 vessels 2. Category 2 vessels of 80m length or 15m beam and over 3. Category 3 vessels of 90m length or 16m beam and over In certain pilot channels between the Finnish border and a line bearing 148° from position 65°45'N 022°41'E for the following: 1. All category 1 vessels 2. Category 2 and 3 vessels of 70m length or 14m beam and 4.5m draught and over.

Dyrasholmen Light (red rectangle on framework tower, 20m in height, 65°47'N 023°17'E).

The highest water level occurs during autumn and spring whilst the lowest occurs during late summer. S winds increase the height of the water level. N winds lower it.

Lulea VTS is a mandatory reporting system and applies to the following: ..... 1. Vessels over 300GT. 2. Vessel, including tows, of over 45m. Vessels must report to VTS as follows: ..... 1. 30 mins before arrival at first reporting point. Vessels fitted with AIS are not required to report at this point. 2. On entry to or departure from traffic information area. 3. At the reporting points listed. In addition reports should be sent: a. Immediately after arrival at the quay. b. Immediately before departure from the quay. c. On anchoring or weighing anchor. d. On the occurrence of any defects which may impair the vessel's safe navigation or manoeuvrability. 4. On entry into the infomation area or immediately before departure from the quay or anchorage the report to comprise: a. Vessel's name. b. Callsign. c. Position. d. Intended route. e. Destination. 5. In all other cases the callsign and intended route can be omitted, On departure from the information area, the inclusion of the destination is optional. 6. Reporting Points: 1 Farstugrunden 65°20.0'N 022°47.0'E 2 Larsgrundet 65°27.5'N 022°30.0'E 3 Klubbnaset 65°30.5'N 022°22.0'E 4 Rodkallen 65°18.1'N 022°18.4'E 5 Dynan 65°24.7'N 022°21.8'E 6 Persgrundet 65°27.4'N 022°26.3'E VTS Lulea will provide vessels, on request, with information on traffic in the area, restrictions to navigation and any other information of navigable significance.

A tug is available.

Currents: There are no strong currents in the area but mariners should watch out for the set of the current in Kalixsalven when manoeuvring during midsummer.

Karlsborg Axelvik is a port area of Kalix.

VTS Lulea: Tel: +46 920 258390, Fax: +46 920 255306, Email: vtslulea@sjofartsverket.se VHF: VTS Lulea: Ch 14, 16. In addition to reporting, vessels within the traffic area must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14. The TIC, on request, will maintain a watch on VHF Ch 16 for those vessels unable to maintain a dual watch.

Vessels will not be permitted to bring passengers into the port.

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