Welcome to Hanko!

Accidents and incidents

New departure permission procedure will be introduced in the Port of Hanko on 1 February 2026 in all parts of the port. Read more here.

Recently, there have been reports of numerous instances of interference with satellite positioning equipment in Finland. In these situations, the location information obtained by satellite positioning systems has been inaccurate or incomplete.

During the winter season, aids to navigation may be unreliable. Read more →

Ensure your smooth port call

Reporting and restrictions

You are required to keep watch and report to Hanko VTS on VHF 67. See VTS area rules and procedures including reporting and restrictions here.

Navigational warnings

While Finnish Navigational Warnings are accessible online, it remains essential for Masters to continue receiving them through IMO/IHO approved broadcast systems.

Fairway cards

Fairway cards offer extensive information regarding Finnish fairways and serve as a valuable addition to official nautical charts and publications.

Hanko VTS: VHF 67

Port of Hanko: VHF 67 (12)

Port of Hanko

New departure permission procedure

The departure permission procedure will ensure safe passage for all vessels making a port call to Hanko. A vessel departing from Port of Hanko must request a permission to depart from Hanko VTS, starting February 1 2026.

Weather information

Check the current weather information in the Western harbour, Outer harbor and Koverhar harbour.

Safety information

See the important safety information regarding the Port of Hanko. For example, the Port Regulations are located here.

Safety map

See the detailed map of the Port of Hanko including safety information.

Webcam

To access the live video feed from the Western harbor, kindly click here.

Winter navigation

Finland's Winter Navigation 2025-2026

Please read the latest publication on winter navigation to ensure your safe and efficient arrival to Finnish ports.

Ice Situation and Assistance Restrictions

See the latest ice charts and assistance restrictions at Baltice.org.

The Question

All vessels arriving for the first time of the icebreaking season to a Finnish or Swedish assistance area will be asked the winter navigation compliance question. Click here to learn more.

Pilotage and tugs

Pilotage

Learn about pilotage in Finland by clicking here.

Finnpilot Pilot Order

Order a pilot and see Finnpilot's traffic information via Pilot Online application.

Tugs

Need a tug? Contact your agent for tug orders in the Port of Hanko.

Emergency contact cards

Emergency number in Finland

112

Only call the emergency number 112 in real emergencies when you need urgent assistance from the authorities.

Maritime Rescue Centres

National Maritime Search and Rescue alarm number

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

Alarm hotline +358 294 1000

Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre MRCC Turku

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

mrcc@raja.fi Alarm hotline +358 294 1001

Maritime Rescue Subcentre MRSC Helsinki

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

mrsc.helsinki@raja.fi Alarm hotline +358 294 1002

Area specific contact cards

Hanko VTS

VHF 67

hanko.vts@fintraffic.fi +358 20 448 5388

Gulf of Finland Vessel Traffic Centre Supervisor

supervisors.hki@fintraffic.fi +358 20 448 5391

All phone calls will be recorded.

Hanko VTS Ports

Hanko Traffic Department, Western and Outer Harbour (24h)

VHF: 67 (12)

traffic@portofhanko.fi +358 10 2355 013

Hanko Traffic Department, Koverhar (24h)

VHF: 67 (12)

koverhar.traffic@portofhanko.fi +358 10 2355 018

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

pilotdispatch.hankohelsinki@finnpilot.fi +358 29 5253 420

Tugs

Alfons Håkans Hanko – Koverhar – Inkoo

24 hours On Call

port.hanko@alfonshakans.com +358 400 522 034

Other resources

Emergency number in Finland

112

Only call the emergency number 112 in real emergencies when you need urgent assistance from the authorities.

Maritime Rescue Centres

National Maritime Search and Rescue alarm number

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

Alarm hotline +358 294 1000

Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre MRCC Turku

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

mrcc@raja.fi Alarm hotline +358 294 1001

Maritime Rescue Subcentre MRSC Helsinki

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

mrsc.helsinki@raja.fi Alarm hotline +358 294 1002

Area specific contact cards

Hanko VTS

VHF 67

hanko.vts@fintraffic.fi +358 20 448 5388

Gulf of Finland Vessel Traffic Centre Supervisor

supervisors.hki@fintraffic.fi +358 20 448 5391

All phone calls will be recorded.

Hanko VTS Ports

Hanko Traffic Department, Western and Outer Harbour (24h)

VHF: 67 (12)

traffic@portofhanko.fi +358 10 2355 013

Hanko Traffic Department, Koverhar (24h)

VHF: 67 (12)

koverhar.traffic@portofhanko.fi +358 10 2355 018

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

pilotdispatch.hankohelsinki@finnpilot.fi +358 29 5253 420

Tugs

Alfons Håkans Hanko – Koverhar – Inkoo

24 hours On Call

port.hanko@alfonshakans.com +358 400 522 034

Other resources

Welcome to Hanko!

Reporting and restrictions

Navigational warnings

Fairway cards

New departure permission procedure

Weather information

Safety information

Safety map

Webcam

Finland's Winter Navigation 2025-2026

Ice Situation and Assistance Restrictions

The Question

Pilotage

Finnpilot Pilot Order

Tugs

Emergency number in Finland

Maritime Rescue Centres

Hanko VTS

Hanko VTS Ports

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

Tugs

Sailing Directions for Finnish Waters

Notices to Mariners

List of Lights

New departure permission procedure

Weather information

Safety information

Safety map

Webcam

Finland's Winter Navigation 2025-2026

Ice Situation and Assistance Restrictions

The Question

Pilotage

Finnpilot Pilot Order

Tugs

Emergency number in Finland

Maritime Rescue Centres

Hanko VTS

Hanko VTS Ports

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

Tugs

Sailing Directions for Finnish Waters

Notices to Mariners

List of Lights