Pilots and linesmen

As agents, we arrange everything for smooth port call, including pilots and linesmen when needed.

Pilots
All pilotage is managed by Swedish Maritime Administration.
Pilot in compulsory for all vessels with LOA ≥ 90m, B ≥ 16m and/or draft ≥ 5.5m. Bigger vessels are normally assisted by two pilots. On the website of Swedish Maritime Administration You can find more information on restictions, recommendations etc.

Linesmen
While berthing, Halmstad Fartygsservice assists as linesmen. Linesmen is compulsory on arrival and departure for all vessels with LOA ≥ 60m. We inform linesmen about vessels ETA, where to berth etc to prepare for a smooth berthing. However, we do urge all vessels arriving to call Linesmen one hour prior arrival on +46 703 46 68 02.