Tugboat restrictions

Tugboat restrictions concerning vessels under pilotage for ports of Oxelösund

General restrictions

Below restrictions account for normal current and up to a maximum wind of 8 m/s. If wind and/or current is above these limits, additional tugboats may be required. If there are any doubts, call Pilot Ordering Centre for clarification.
The pilot always has the final say and will discuss with the Master, whether a transit or maneuver can be done safely.

A tugboat with a barge of “pusher” type, are considered as a normal vessel and the entire length of both tug and barge are included.
A tugboat with a tow, must always use an additional tugboat for maneuvering, regardless of size.

Vessels frequently calling port of Oxelösund, may after an initial call (in/out) to the port under pilotage and where the pilots approve, apply for an exemption through the CLO in the area. 

If a single tugboat is required, it must be of ASD type.

When pilot is ordered, quantities and type of tugboats shall be entered.

Berth 3-8

*At departure the amount of tugboats may be reduced to two
**At departure with port side alongside, the amount of tugboats may be reduced

Berth 9,5-11

At arrival to berth 9,5-10 and when using pontoon-fenders, three tugboats are always required.
Vessels with very good maneuver characteristics may have the numbers of tugboats reduced.

*At departure or when shifting along the berth, the number of tugboats may be reduced.
** When shifting along the berth, the number of tugboats may be reduced providing main propulsion is available to use

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SSAB (Steelfactory)

*If vessel is departing, starboard side alongside, the number of tugboats may be reduced.