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Voraussichtliche Eisentwicklung 
In den nächsten drei Tagen wird sich der intensive 
Eisrückgang in der nördlichen Bottenvik bei 
Lufttemperaturen bis teilweise 20°C fortsetzen. 
Im Auftrag 
Dr. Schmelzer 
Freitag, den 02.05.2008 
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Expected Ice Development 
At the air temperatures partly up to 20©, the 
intensive ice retreat in the northern Bay of Bothnia 
will continue during the next three days. 
By order 
Dr. Schmelzer 
Restrictions to Navigation 
Finland 
Sweden ' 
_AHarbour/District 
Tornio, Kemi and Oulu 
Lake Saimaa (northern part) 
‚Lake Saimaa (northern part) 
Karlsborg, Luleäa, Haraholmen and 
Skellefteä 
|_At least dwt/h Ice Class Begin 
2000 dwt land Il 28.04. 
2000 dwt Il 16.04. 
03.05. 
2000 dwt 
IB 
| 25.04. 
Information of the Icebreaker 
Servicas 
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 59383’ E2001’ ) 
sontact the VTS Gävle on VHF channel 84. 
icebreaker: ALE assists in the northern Bay of Bothnia.