Hanko : Profile

Location

A popular holiday resort and a useful stop, being on a peninsula on the SW coast. Conveniently placed on the direct route to Helsinki.

Clearance

Port Authority
Hanko
Tel:019 2203 801, VHF Channel 12, 13, 14, 16
port@hanko.fi
Approach fairway is past Russaro or past Morgonlandet.

Docking

There are no suitable anchorages close to the town, but the two modern marinas both have visitors' berths.

Hano Guest Harbour
East Harbour
Tel:019 248 5617
itsatama@surfnet.fi
Opening Hours: Office 0800-2400 (daily in high season)
Located on the east side of the harbour. Take any vacant berth & then visit the office. The inshore berths have a depth of 1.5m or less. All facilities. Cost 17.50 euros/night (electricity extra).

Marina Itameren Porti
East Harbour
Tel:019 2486 480 mob. 0400 54 164
Located in the SW corner of the harbour. All facilities and good shelter. Free ferry service. Cost 25 euros/night.

Ranmarina Oy
Hastoontie 979, F-25500 Pernio, Finland
Tel:+358 2 732 2124, Fax:+358 2 732 2202
ranmarina@kolumbus.fi
Lat 60deg 7'.7N, Long 23deg 1'.6E approx This yard is located at Hasto on the SW Finnish mainland, approached by the fairway leading N from Hanko between the mainland and Kemio and then the fairway N of Uto. NOTE - local charts are essential

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