Visibility- & Wind Limits
Pilot Area Göteborg
Tankers above 30 000 ton DW (deadweight) and up to LOA 230 m:
Tankers with LOA 230 m – 290 m:
| Max wind: |
15 m/s |
| Min visibility loaded: |
> 2 NM |
| Min visibility ballast: |
> 1 NM |
Tankers with LOA exceeding 290 m (VLCC):
Arrival shall be done in daylight. Vessel can be embarked one hour before sunrise and three hours before sunset. For departure, daylight is needed when leaving the berth.
It may be possible, that when exceptional weather systems are coming, to depart with VLCC without daylight. Such a departure, witch means exemption from usual practice, can take place only subject to consultation between the Pilot/Captain and the Port Captain and Pilot Area Manager.
| Max wind: |
10 m/s |
| Min visibility: |
> 2 NM |
Dry cargo vessels with LOA > 300 m:
| Max wind: |
20 m/s |
| Min visibility on arrival: |
0.25 NM |
Berth 601:
| Arrival: |
Max wind:16 m/s (average wind force) |
| Departure: |
Max wind:18 m/s (average wind force) |