Limhamn (SELIM)

Limhamn, seldom obstructed by ice is principally concerned with the export of cement. There is a separate ferry harbour and facilities for oil tankers.

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.

Limhamn is situated 2.5nm SW of Malmo.

Largest vessels handled: At Oljehamnen, length 190m, draught 9.8m; at Centralhamnen, length 170m, draught 7.8m; at Sodrahamnen, draught 4.5m.

Small vessels can obtain anchorage seaward of the submerged detached breakwater (55°36'N 012°55'E), which protects Oljehamnen, Limhamn, in a depth of 9.0m, rock and clay, on the alignment (150° approx) of Limhamn church.

Controlling depths: Channel to Oljehamnen: 10.5m. Channel to Centralhamnen: 8.4m. Channel to Sodra Hamnen: 5.0m. The port is divided into 3 separate harbours: Oljehamnen: A "T" headed pier for oil tankers projecting WNW from a breakwater, which extends 300m NNE from Sundholmen, an island but for a narrow neck of land connecting with the mainland and separating Centralhamnen from Sodra Hamnen. The berth is protected by a submerged detached breakwater. Centralhamnen: A single large basin, which is the main area for handling cargo, approached from NNE through a dredged channel almost parallel with the channel leading to Oljehamnen. Sodra hamnen: A single basin with the ferry port, approached through a dredged channel leading E from Trindelranan. Directions for entering harbour: Oljehamnen: From a position approx 1nm NNE of Limhamn Norra Light (white framework tower, red band) (55°36'N 012°56'E) at the head of the breakwater the track leads SSW in the white sector (192-211.5°) of Limhamn Norra Light, passing 0.05nm WNW of the lightbuoy (safe water), moored 0.5nm NNE of the light into dredged channel, 100m in width, marked by lighted buoys (lateral). The buoys are only lit when needed. Access to Oljehamnen from the W is hampered by the submerged detached breakwater (0.2nm NW of Limhamnen Norra Light) and Roset a patch close S of the SW extremity of the breakwater. Centralhamnen: Channel Limit Lights: Front lights (black and white triangles, point up, on grey framework towers) (55°35'N 012°55'E) on the moleheads of the harbour entrance, floodlit. Rear lights (black and white triangles, point down, on grey framework towers) (775m farther SSW). These pair of lights, Vastra and Ostra, in line (201.5° and 200.5°), mark respectively the W and E limits of the dredged channel leading SSW from a position close ESE of the lightbuoy (safe water) into a dredged channel, 80m in width, marked by pairs of buoys (lateral), to the harbour entrance. Sodra Hamnen: Leading lights: Front light (red triangle, point up, black border, on white framework tower) (55°35'N 012°55'E). Rear light: (red triangle, point down, on grey framework tower) (150m farther E). The alignment (097°) of these lights leads E from a position 1.5nm W of the front light in Trindelrannan, passing N of a 4.0m shoal (0.85nm W of the front light), at the N edge of the coastal bank, which extends 2nm WSW from the harbour entrance, as far as the mouth of the harbour, marked by buoys (lateral).

BA 3194, 2595. Admiralty Pilot NP18.

Malmo Sjobevakningscentral on Ch 16.

Pilotage area: Between Lat 55°25'N in Hanobukten and Lat 55°47'N in Oresund (The Sound). Pilotage, which is available throughout 24 hours, is compulsory as follows: ..... 1. In the above area for the following: a. All category 1 vessels b. Category 2 vessels of 80m length, 15m beam and over c. Category 3 vessels of 90m length, 16m beam and 5.5m draught and over. 2. In certain pilotage channels to and from Barsebacksverket for the following: a. All category 1 vessels b. Category 2 and 3 vessels of 80m length, 15m beam and 5.0m draught and over Vessels northbound through the Sound, via Flintrannan or the Falsterbo Canal, should send requests for pilots, together with ETA and draught, 5 hours in advance. Pilot boards: ..... 1. Ystad Redd (55°24'N 013°48'E) 2. Trelleborg Redd (55°20'N 013°08'E) 3. Close to Malmo Redd Lightbuoy (55°38.5'N 012°57'E) 4. a. Deep sea and Sound pilotage: In position 55°17'N 013°09'E (5nm S of Trelleborg) b. Deep draught tankers: At 8nm S of Smygehamn (55°20.5'N 013°21.3'E) 5. At 1nm NNE of "M41" Lightbuoy (55°25'N 012°40.5'E) for vessels northbound for Flintrannen.

Chimney (120m in height) (55°35'N 012°55'E). Pildammsstaden Aero Light Tower (55°35'N 012°59'E). Limhamn Church (55°34'N 012°57'E), tall red square tower and dark grey spire, standing on high ground on S side of the town. Lernacken Light (55°34'N 012°54'E).

Dry cargo vessels only.

Currents: Both N and S going currents set across the entrance channels, rate 3-4kts. With W and NW winds, the current usually sets S, with winds from other directions, the current sets N.

Three tugs available one of which is equipped with firefighting apparatus.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

Coast radio station; Stockholm Radio. VHF: Port Control Office Ch 14. Pilots Ch 16, 20. Malmo Customs on Ch 16 and 14.

Customs allowance 1 litre of spirits, 1 litre of wine, 200 cigarettes. No Immigration formalities.

Cargo Manifest; Crew Effect Declaration; Ship's Bonded Stores Declaration; Crew List; Declaration of Health (if applicable).

The Master of a vessel, the forwarder, owner or his agent must report prior to arrival to the Harbour Master's office if a vessel is to dock in the port. Such reports must be made as early as possible. The report must contain information on the name, draught, ETA of the vessel and type and quantity of the cargo carried. When the vessel has docked, this must be reported in writing (Docking Report) to the Harbour Master's office by the Master of the vessel, forwarder, owner or his agent. The docking report must be made at least on the first weekday after arrival of the vessel.The report must include information on: ..... 1. The name, port of registry, nationality and GT of vessel, Master's name, last port of call and port of destination. 2. The nature and quantity of the cargo discharged and loaded and; 3. The shipping agent employed while the vessel is in port. All vessels exceeding 50GT and all tugs and towing vessels of a total length (including barge, etc) in excess of 50m are obliged to report their arrival at the port to Malmo port radio, VHF Ch 14, at least 2nm before entering each respective entry channel to the port (excluding the Southern port in Limhamn). The same duty to report applies before vessels, mentioned in the preceding paragraph, leave their berth, including warping, (does not apply to the Southern port in Limhamn).

Declaration of Health required when vessel arrives from a country outside of Europe.

Usually tendered upon arrival at Malmo Roads.