Agotnes

1. Agotnes boarding, south entrance Pilot boards60°08.6′N 005°00.9′E

Size limits

Largest vessels handled are offshore fleet, 15,000DWT and draught 8m from the latest audit.

Water density

1030.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 1m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approaches: The normal approach to CCB from the N is via Fedje and Hjeltefjorden, or from the S via Marstein Light and Krossfjorden, which has a bridge height restriction of 50m.

Anchorages

The anchorage is about 500m N of Quay No 1, with depths of 29.0 to 74m. Drilling rigs and other large vessels will be directed to an anchorage.

Restrictions

There is a bridge, height restriction of 50m MWL between Knarrevik (Sotra) and Drotningsvik (Bergen).

Vessels are requested to use a slow speed within the harbour area.

Tugs

Available on request from Bergen.

Mooring

Mooring assistance can be requested by telephone, 2 hours before ETA.

Charts and publications

Norwegian Chart 21, 23. BA Chart 3009. Admiralty Pilot NP57A, NP286(2).

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

Repairs

Well equipped workshops available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all quays except LNG and ANP.

Bunkering: Marine diesel/ gas oil is available at Quays No 2, 3, 4, 10, 11N, 11S, 31 and 32. LNG bunkers available at LNG Quay, capacity 450m³.

Medical

Bergen Emergency Room in Bergen, 30km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bergen Airport in Bergen, 30km

Nearest railway: Bergen (30km).

Working hours

Normally 0800-1600hrs, overtime available on request.

Where it is

Agotnes is located approx 10nm W of Bergen in the Hjeltefjorden.

The port

The Coast Center Base (CCB) is an onshore support and service base for the offshore oil industries. The port mainly support offshore oil industries and handles LNG, chemicals and breakbulk.

Where does the pilot board at Agotnes?

The pilot boards at Agotnes boarding, south entrance, 60°08.6′N 005°00.9′E.

What time zone is Agotnes in?

Local time at Agotnes is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Agotnes?

The deepest berth listed is at Port Terminal: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Agotnes?

1030.

Which load line zone is Agotnes in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Agotnes?

Port State Control at Agotnes: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Agotnes?

The UN/LOCODE of Agotnes is NOAGO.

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