STENUNGSUND

  • SESTE
  • Latitude: 58.0775
  • Longitude: 11.81
  • Baltic Sea
  • Port in Sweden

Location: Stenungsund VG 444 31 Sweden

Phone number: +46 303 73 00 00

Marine Port Description and Specification: Stenungsund, Sweden

Location: Stenungsund is located on the west coast of Sweden. It is situated in the county of Västra Götaland, about 50 km north of Gothenburg. The port is strategically positioned on the banks of the Hakefjord, providing access to the North Sea and the Baltic Sea through the Kattegat.

Coordinates: Latitude: Approximately 58.0792° N
Longitude: Approximately 11.8181° E

Port Type: Industrial, Commercial, and Cargo Port

Main Activities:

  1. Chemicals Handling: Stenungsund hosts one of Sweden's largest petrochemical industrial clusters, including significant chemical and plastics manufacturing facilities.
  2. General Cargo: Handling of various types of general cargo.
  3. Bulk Operations: Primarily for chemicals and raw materials related to the petrochemical industry.

Facilities:

  1. Wharves and Docks: Several dedicated docks and berths equipped to handle chemical tankers and general cargo vessels.
  2. Storage: Extensive storage facilities including tank farms for chemicals, as well as warehouses for general cargo.
  3. Equipment: Modern unloading and loading equipment, including cranes and pipelines for liquid cargo.

Specifications:

  1. Depth: Varies by berth but generally has sufficient depth to accommodate medium to large-sized cargo and tanker vessels.
  2. Tidal Information: With the relatively mild tidal variations of the Hakefjord, the port operates efficiently with minimal tidal restrictions.
  3. Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory for vessels entering the port, ensuring safe navigation through the fjord and port approaches.

Accessibility:

  1. Road: Well-connected to major highways, providing access to the Swedish road network and facilitating the transportation of goods inland.
  2. Rail: Rail connections available, supporting the movement of industrial products and raw materials.
  3. Sea: Easily accessible from the North Sea and Baltic Sea, thanks to Sweden’s well-mapped coastal waters and established shipping lanes.

Environmental Considerations: Stenungsund port operates under strict environmental regulations to mitigate impacts on the marine and local environment. Measures include pollution control systems and protocols for handling hazardous materials safely.

Key Points of Interest:

  • The port is crucial for Sweden's chemical and petrochemical industries.
  • It has modern facilities for handling both hazardous and non-hazardous cargo.
  • Implementation of safety and environmental regulations is at a very high standard.

Contact Information: Port Management or Harbor Authority can usually be reached through the Stenungsund Municipality or specific industrial operators within the port.

For any additional and specific information, it is best to contact the port authorities or visit their official website.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
RESCUE ANITA CARLSON Port SWEDISH SAR VESSEL 04:07:21
BISON Towing/Tug STENUNGSUND 03:24:39
BESS Towing/Tug STENUNGSUND TUG 12:26:21
HOURAI MARU Tanker SE STE 4/2/2025
CORAL PATULA Tanker SE STE 4/2/2025
RESCUE L WALLENSTAM Port SWEDISH SAR VESSEL 4/2/2025
ECO CORSAIR Tanker SESTE 4/2/2025
BOB Towing/Tug STENUNGSUND 4/2/2025
CGAS MARINER Tanker SESTE 4/1/2025
ECO ICE Tanker SESTE 4/1/2025
EKEN Cargo DK DAS > SE STE 3/31/2025
VITULINA Pleasure 3/31/2025
CORAL LEAF Tanker SESTE 3/30/2025
GEORG ESSBERGER Tanker STENUNGSUND 3/30/2025
KAUPANG Tanker SE STE 3/28/2025
CHARLOTTE ESSBERGER Tanker SESTE 3/28/2025
CORAL PEARL Tanker SESTE 3/27/2025
NJORD Pleasure 3/26/2025
ECO FREEZE Tanker SE STE 3/26/2025
BW FRIGG Tanker SESTE 3/24/2025

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