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Aandalsnes
Pilot
updated Oct 2010- Andalsnes boarding position a Pilot boards62°27.0′N 005°58.9′E
- Andalsnes boarding position b Pilot boards62°31.0′N 005°40.9′E
Pilotage is compulsory and provided, from Alesund, through Safe Sea Net.
Alternatively, through the KVITSOY Pilot Booking Centre at additional costs.
Vessels should call Alesund pilot station on VHF Ch 16, 2 hours prior to arrival. If the pilot station does not respond, Floro CRS or Rogaland CRS will reply and relay details to the pilot station.
Pilot boarding positions; 62°27.0'N 005°58.9'E, or by arrangement, 62°31.0'N 005°40.9'E.
Key data
updated Oct 2010Tides
Between1.8-2.4m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oran Vest Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Aandalsnes Cruise Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2020Anchorages
Anchorage is available over the whole of Isfjorden from Aandalsnes to Stein, 2.5nm NE, in even depth of approx 35m, mud.
Restrictions
Submarine cables and pipelines have been laid W of Aandalsnes.
Tugs
Tugs are available.
Charts and publications
BA 1428, Admiralty Pilot NP57A, NP286(2).
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
Inspection of ships in Norway
Norwegian Maritime Authority
Address: Smedasundet 50 A, Haugesund
Tel: +47 52 74 51 30
Fax: +47 52 74 50 01
Email: [email protected]
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Norwegian Maritime Authority
Address: Smedasundet 50 A, Haugesund
Tel: +47 52 74 51 30
Fax: +47 52 74 50 01
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sjofartsdir.no
Recognised Security Organisations:
RSO - ISSC Issue: DNV
RSO - Security Consultant Services: Norwegian Maritime Authority
Port Security Information: Norwegian Costal Administration
Telephone: +47 22 65 58 20
Website: www.kystverket.no
For further ISPS information see IMO website https://www.imo.org
About Aandalsnes
updated Sep 2020Where it is
Aandalsnes is located on Romsdalsfjord at the mouth of the Rauma river.
The port
Aandalsnes is a small port with facilities for cruise vessels and other general cargo.
Questions about Aandalsnes
Where does the pilot board at Aandalsnes?
The pilot boards at Andalsnes boarding position a, 62°27.0′N 005°58.9′E. Aandalsnes has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Aandalsnes in?
Local time at Aandalsnes is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
Who carries out Port State Control at Aandalsnes?
Port State Control at Aandalsnes: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Aandalsnes?
The UN/LOCODE of Aandalsnes is NOAND.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Aandalsnes say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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