Jahrgang 81 Nr. 109 
Dienstag, den 29.04.2008 
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Voraussichtliche Eisentwicklung 
Jer jahreszeitliche Eisrückgang in der nördlichen 
Bottenvik wird sich im Verlauf dieser Woche bei 
deutlich ansteigenden Lufttemperaturen verstärken. 
Expected Ice Development 
The seasonal ice retreat in the northern Bay of 
Bothnia will accelerate due to significant increase of 
air temperatures in the course of this week. 
Im Auftrag 
Dr. Schmelzer 
By order 
Dr. Schmelzer 
Restrictions to Navigation 
—— _  .Marbour/District 
Finland !'Tornio, Kemi and Oulu 
Lake Saimaa (northern part) 
Lake Saimaa (northern part) ] 
Karlsborg, Luleäa, Haraholmen and 
Skellefteä 
[_ At least dwt/hp Ice Class Begin 
2000 dwt land Il 28.04. 
2000 dwt Il 16.04. 
03.05. 
2000 dwt 
IB 
1 25.04. _ 
Information of the Icebreaker Services 
Finland 
icebreaker: KONTIO assists in the northern Bay of Bothnia. KUMMELI assists in the northern Lake 
Saimaa. 
Vessels bound ports with traffic restrictions in the Gulf of Bothnia shall, when passing Svenska Björn, 
report their nationality, name, port of destination, ETA and speed to VTS Gävle on VHF channel 84. This 
report can also be given directly by phone +46 26 647 150 or +46 26 647 151. 
Sweden 
All ships entering harbours in the Gulf of Bothnia shall, when passing Svenska Björn (N 5983’ E2001’ ) 
sontact the VTS Gävle on VHF channel 84. 
icebreaker: ALE assists in the northern Bay of Bothnia.