Wind & Visibility restrictions

Wind and visibility restrictions, Port of Oxelösund

Max size vessel (m) 230 x 43 -250 x 45
Visibility >2NM

At average winds between 6-9 m/s, SMA pilots will make an evaluation whether the vessel can be safely navigated through fairways and in port. This evaluation is based on previous calls to the pilot area, direction of wind, daylight, current sail area and other factors effecting the maneuverability of the vessel. The evaluation is made as soon as possible after pilot has been booked, however factors may change and so also the decision to enter port or not.
At average winds exceeding 9 m/s, SMA pilots will not accept pilotage.

Max size vessel (m) 230 x 33 -250 x 43
Visibility >2NM

At average winds between 9-11 m/s, SMA pilots will make an evaluation whether the vessel can be safely navigated through fairways and in port. This evaluation is based on previous calls to the pilot area, direction of wind, daylight, current sail area and other factors effecting the maneuverability of the vessel. The evaluation is made as soon as possible after pilot has been booked, however factors may change and so also the decision to enter port or not.
At average winds exceeding 11 m/s, SMA pilots will not accept pilotage.

Max size vessel (m) 185 x 33 -230 x 33
Visibility >2NM

At average winds between 11-13 m/s, SMA pilots will make an evaluation whether the vessel can be safely navigated through fairways and in port. This evaluation is based on previous calls to the pilot area, direction of wind, daylight, current sail area and other factors effecting the maneuverability of the vessel. The evaluation is made as soon as possible after pilot has been booked, however factors may change and so also the decision to enter port or not.
At average winds exceeding 13 m/s, SMA pilots will not accept pilotage.

Max size vessel (m) >185
Visibility acceptable to Master & Pilot

SMA pilots will make an evaluation whether the vessel can be safely navigated through fairways and in port. This evaluation is based on previous calls to the pilot area, direction of wind, daylight, current sail area and other factors effecting the maneuverability of the vessel. The evaluation is made as soon as possible after pilot has been booked, however factors may change and so also the decision to enter port or not.

Wind and visibility shall be based on SMHI’s weather station “Hävringe” in position (N58 36 E17 19) and real time observations at ViVa station “Vinterklasen”

Wind and Visibility restrictions concerning Pampus fairway at port of Norrköping

Max size vessel (m) 220 x 33 -260 x 33
Visibility >2NM

At average winds between 7-10 m/s, SMA pilots will make an evaluation whether the vessel can be safely navigated through fairways and in port. This evaluation is based on previous calls to the pilot area, direction of wind, daylight, current sail area and other factors effecting the maneuverability of the vessel. The evaluation is made as soon as possible after pilot has been booked, however factors may change and so also the decision to enter port or not.
At average winds exceeding 10 m/s, SMA pilots will not accept pilotage.

Max size vessel (m) 185 x 33 -220 x 33
Visibility 1000-2000m, Pilot and Master decision
Visibility <1000m, no entry

At average winds between 10-13 m/s, SMA pilots will make an evaluation whether the vessel can be safely navigated through fairways and in port. This evaluation is based on previous calls to the pilot area, direction of wind, daylight, current sail area and other factors effecting the maneuverability of the vessel. The evaluation is made as soon as possible after pilot has been booked, however factors may change and so also the decision to enter port or not.
At average winds exceeding 13 m/s, SMA pilots will not accept pilotage.

Max size vessel (m) <185
Visibility Pilot and Master decision

SMA pilots will make an evaluation whether the vessel can be safely navigated through fairways and in port. This evaluation is based on previous calls to the pilot area, direction of wind, daylight, current sail area and other factors effecting the maneuverability of the vessel. The evaluation is made as soon as possible after pilot has been booked, however factors may change and so also the decision to enter port or not.

Wind and visibility is based on SMHI’s weather forecast for the area of “St Juten” in position (N58 38'05 E16 19'48) and real time observations at ViVa station “St Juten”

Lindö Canal

Captain and pilot decides if safe passage is possible based on vessel loading condition and maneuverability. 

SSAB

Captain and pilot decides if safe passage is possible based on vessel loading condition and maneuverability.