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Akureyri
Pilot
updated Jan 2012- Akureyri boarding position a Pilot boards65°43.0′N 018°06.0′W
- Akureyri boarding position b Pilot boards65°45.0′N 018°06.0′W
Compulsory for vessels of LOA 100m and above, available by arrangement with harbour master or senior pilot. Harbour pilot boards 2nm N of Oddeyri (65°43.0'N 018°06.0'W). Pilot monitors VHF Ch 12 and available daytime only.
Key data
updated Apr 2020Size limits
LOA 350m, draught 10.0m, beam 38m, 11,811DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Tides
Range 1.0-1.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri | 10.00 m | 350 m | 6 |
| Krossanes | 9.80 m | 200 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2020Approach
At night, having passed Hrisey, a white sector of Hrisey Light, between the bearings of 325° and 332°, may be kept astern until in white sector of Svalbardhseyri Light between the bearings of 161° and 170°, which leads from abreast Hjalteyri to within approx 2nm of Svalbardhseyri. The entrance to the harbour (Pollurinn) has a width of 800m and a depth of 47m.
Port limits
Port limits extend to 2nm N of the port.
Anchorages
Pollurinn anchorage (65°40.2'N 018°04.1'W) for large a small vessels, passenger ship tenders may be used from this anchorage to tender dock, 0.3nm. Turning basin of 1,000m, water depth 25.0m LW.
Restrictions
Use of ship's bow thrusters is allowed at arrival/departure, in consultation with the pilot.
Painting of ship's hull is allowed from pier/paint raft
Window washing is allowed without environmentally friendly soap.
No limitation on discharging gray (sink) water
Tugs
Two tugs are available, one with a bollard pull of 42t and one with a bollard pull of 13t.
Charts and publications
Icelandic Chart 57, 530. BA 2897, 2899, 2955, 2956. INT1118. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jan 2012ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA and ISPS information to be advised 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Port and pilots: Ch 12, 16. Maintains a listening watch weekdays 0800-1600hrs.
Pilots: Tel: +354 460 4200, Email: [email protected].
Health
Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates issued.
Customs and immigration
Quarantine, customs and immigration officials board at the anchorage or berth.
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.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Icelandic Maritime Administration.
Position: Project Manager, Ship and Port Facility Security.
Address: PO Box 120, Vesturvor 2, IS-202 Kopavogur, Iceland.
Tel: +354 560 0000.
Fax: +354 560 0060.
Mob: +354 893 4793
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sigling.is
Port Security Information:
Person responsible for Port Security: Sigurdur Gretarsson (Head, Harbour Division).
Tel: +354 560 0000.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Available. Divers available.
Dry docks
Two slipways, the larger of which, for vessels up to 2,000t.
Floating dock, length 120m, width 20m, for vessels up to 5,000DWT.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at all berths at a rate of 35tph.
Bunkering: Gas and fuel oil are available at all quays from BP, Esso and Shell.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Akureyri Hospital.
Transport
Nearest airport: Akureyri, 5km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1600hrs.
About Akureyri
updated Apr 2020Where it is
Akureyri is located in the N of Iceland and has a natural, well protected harbour formed by the Oddeyri Peninsula and the end of Eyjafjordur.
The port
Akureyri is the most important trading and commercial centre in the N of Iceland.
The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, container, passenger, cruise and liquid cargo.
Questions about Akureyri
Where does the pilot board at Akureyri?
The pilot boards at Akureyri boarding position a, 65°43.0′N 018°06.0′W. Akureyri has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Akureyri in?
Local time at Akureyri is UTC+0. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Akureyri?
The deepest berth listed is at Akureyri: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Akureyri?
1025.
Which load line zone is Akureyri in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Who carries out Port State Control at Akureyri?
Port State Control at Akureyri: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Akureyri?
The UN/LOCODE of Akureyri is ISAKU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Akureyri 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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