How the berth queue works
Here you can read how the queue works, how available berths are allocated, and what you need to do yourself.
Your entry date determines your place in the queue
The entry date is the day you joined the queue. It has not changed.
The person who has been in the queue the longest always goes first.
Why does my place in the queue look different?
Previously, your place was shown among those who were looking for the same boat size in an area. Now it is shown among everyone looking for a place in the area. Therefore, the number may be higher, but your entry date is the same.
Position 48 means that 47 people have been in the queue for Blekebukten longer. That does not mean that all 47 want the same pitch as you. If those ahead of you want other pitches, you can still be first in line for the pitch you want.
This is how an allocation works
Available berths are allocated during allocation periods. Each period has three steps.
- 1You will receive an email with your place in the queue and the final day to register interest.
- 2You can see all available berths on a map and in a list, and which ones suit the boat you specified. You register interest in the ones you could consider.
- 3You rank the berths. Put the one you want most first.
- 4Allocation is done in order of application date.
- 5You will be assigned the highest-ranked pitch that no one ahead of you in the queue has received. You can receive at most one pitch per queue position.
- 6If you have been assigned a pitch, you will receive an email.
- 7Pay for the berth within 7 days via the link in the email. The boat you specified must fit the berth.
- 8When you have paid, you automatically leave the berth queue.
- 9If the berth is not paid for on time, it will be passed on to the next allocation.
Only those who are assigned a berth will be notified by email. You can access the expression of interest via the link in the email or via ”Expression of interest and allocation of berths” in the menu.
How the pitches are allocated
Three people have registered their interest and ranked their choices. Allocation is done from the top of the queue downward.
Anna is first in line and gets her first choice A12. Erik also wanted A12 but gets his second choice C7. Anna had B4 as her second choice, but since you can get at most one place, B4 goes to Sara.
The more places you register interest in, the greater your chance of getting a place. Only register interest in places you can genuinely imagine renting.
The marina always has the final say on which boat fits a berth, for example with regard to depth and size.
Therefore it is fairer
- check_circleYour arrival date determines it, not the boat size you entered.
- check_circleYou can see all available spots and choose which ones you want.
- check_circleNo one gets stuck in a queue for a boat size that does not exist in the marina.
- check_circleIf you do not have a boat yet, you can choose a berth first and buy a boat afterwards to fit the berth.
- check_circleIf you get a spot that is a little larger than your boat, you can upgrade later without joining the queue again. Just inform the harbour office of the boat's new dimensions.
Application and queue fee
- You apply by filling in the form under Registration for the boat berth queue and paying the mandatory registration fee. We review the application and send a confirmation by email.
- To join the queue, you must be registered as a resident or own a property in Kungälv Municipality and be over 18 years old. Read more under Terms.
- Each queue place has an annual queue fee. You will receive a reminder by email and SMS when it is time to pay. If the fee is not paid after the reminder, you lose your queue place.
- When you have logged in at the top right, you can see your place in the queue and how long the queue fee has been paid for. There you can click “Extend payment” to pay next year’s queue fee, and “Change queue place” if, for example, you have changed address or want to change your boat size.
- Keep your details up to date. If we cannot reach you at the specified address or phone number, you may be skipped in the allocation and removed from the queue.
Change boat berth
If you want to change berth, the same rules apply as for new applications. You buy a new queue place under Registration for the berth queue and register interest in the places you want to rent instead. If you are assigned a new place, contact the harbour office, and we will terminate your old place and adjust any price difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my queue position appear higher than before?
Now everyone applying for a place in the area is counted, not just those who specified the same boat size. Your entry date remains the same.
Why are my interest selections not saved?
The places have already been assigned to customers ahead of you in the queue. If an assigned place is not paid for on time, it is published again, and your expression of interest remains in place.
I want to change my email address or mobile number. How do I do that?
Log in with Mobile BankID and enter your new details under “My account”. You can also email hamnkontoret@kungalv.se, and we’ll update it for you.
I can’t get to the payment page via the link. What’s wrong?
It’s usually due to an older browser. Try another browser or device.
I can’t click “Pay now”. What’s wrong?
Usually, you’ve entered a boat that is larger than the space is designed for. It may be the boat’s length, width, or draft that doesn’t fit. Correct the measurements under “Change queue spot” if they are incorrect.