Providing Pilotage Services

The Swedish Transport Agency's regulations govern the requirements for compulsory pilotage.

Through their knowledge of fairways and experience in manoeuvring many different types of vessels, pilots help maintain maritime safety, environmental protection and accessibility when vessels navigate Swedish internal waters.

In Sweden, pilotage is compulsory in internal waters for vessels with a length of 70 metres or more or a beam of 20 metres or more.

Booking a Pilot

Pilotage requests must be submitted electronically via Maritime Single Window (MSW) Reportal no later than five hours before the requested start of pilotage.

Reportal - The Swedish Single Window

Deep-Sea and Transit Pilotage

In addition to providing pilotage services to and from all Swedish ports, the Swedish Maritime Administration also offers deep-sea pilotage and transit pilotage through the Öresund Strait.

These services are provided by experienced master mariners holding valid deep-sea pilotage certificates (Red Cards).

Booking a Pilot

Deep-sea pilotage must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Bookings should be made through Malmö South Coast Pilot by calling +46 (0)771 630680.