Vahrgang 83 
Nr. 22 
Donnerstag, den 14.01.2010 
Sweden 
Traffic through western part of the Quark not advisable for any vessels. 
Transit traffic through Oregrundsgrepen not advisable for low powered vessels. 
Vessels not suitable for winter navigation, river vessels and tugs with barge can not expect governmental 
cebreaker assistance. 
All ships entering harbours in the Gulf of Bothnia shall, when passing Svenska Björn (59° 33’N 20° 01’E), 
contact ICEINFO on VHF channel 84. 
Arrival report is to be made to ICEINFO, on VHF channel 16, when the ship is well moored, including ship’s 
name, ETD and next port of destination. 
Jeparture report is to be made to ICEINFO, on VHF channel 16, at least 6 hours before departure. 
Icebreaker: YMER and ATLE assist in Bay of Bothnia. FREJ assists in the Quark. ALE assists in the Gävle 
Bay. DYNAN and SCANDICA assist in the Lake Vänern and in Göta River.