General Rules

Topics within port agency in Sweden:

• New!   Stricter rules for issuance of visas for seamen. The Border Police Divisions in Sweden intends to apply stricter rules for issuance of visas at boarder for seamen with start from 15 April 2011. Published in April 2011.
• Strongpoints for escort towage. The request of proper towage arrangements i.e. fairleads and bollards (strongpoints) has once again been highlighted since several vessels frequetly visiting the Swedish West Coast are still not fulfilling the OCIMF recommendations. Published in July 2010.
• Max. 0,1% sulphur in Swedish ports. We are presenting a summary of the new law dealing with the sulphur contain in fuel oil used by vessels within Community harbour areas in Sweden. Published in January 2010.
• Deep sea pilotage in the Baltic Sea - read about the latest information from the SMA regarding deep sea pilotage including pilotage rates, distances and contact details. Published in June 2009. 
• Free pratique  - an old procedure, not applied in Sweden any more. Read more about the procedure, our summary of the legislation and how we can act when such request is made. Published in June 2009.
• Quarantine - we are presenting a free translation of the essential parts (maritime arrivals of commercial ships) of the national law dealing with protection against international threat considering human health. We are also listing the Swedish ports offering quarantine services. Published in June 2009.
• The new Swedish fairway dues - A summary and guidance in calculation of Swedish fairway dues from 1st April 2008. Inlcuding downloads from SMA. Published in March 2008.
• Swedish cabotage rules - Guideline in ships flag and domestic trade. Published in December 2007.
• Schengen - A summary of Schengen rules, affecting crew changes in Swedish ports. Including forms for download.

Note! The presented summaries and conclusions on this page and subpages should be considered as our point of view in mentioned issues and only to be used as a guidance.

Gothenburg Office
Skärgårdsgatan 4

SE-414 58 Göteborg

Sweden

Phone: +46 31 63 68 40
Fax: +46 31 13 72 42
E-mail: gothenburg@leffler.se

Brofjorden Office
Marine Building,
Brofjorden Harbour
P.O. Box 13
SE-453 21 Lysekil

Sweden

Phone: +46 523 66 04 55
Fax: +46 523 66 03 96
E-mail: brofjorden@leffler.se