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Alta
Pilot
- Altafjorden pilot boarding Pilot boards70°06.0′N 020°12.9′E
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
LOA 250m, draught 9.2m
Tides
Range 2.8m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Port Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Skiferterminalen | — | — | 1 |
| Alta Skipsekspedisjon | — | — | 1 |
| Felleskaia | — | — | 1 |
| Marinekaia | — | — | 1 |
| Ferry 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 Aug 2010Approach
Altafjorden is entered between Klubbneset and Store Korsneset and extends about 18nm S and SE. Alta is situated at the head of the fjord, with two seperate port areas. Altafjorden is mostly clear and deep, and is accessable to large vessels. Shoals which are dangerous to navigation are marked. Local magnetic anomalies have been reported in the outer part of Altafjorden and in Kafjorden, its SW fjord arm.
Port limits
Alta harbour district comprises the waters SE of a line joining Auskarneset and Russeluft.
Anchorages
Anchorages are available with depths of 30-40m.
The airport flightpath is over the bay, where anchorage is prohibited.
Tugs
Available if ordered a minimum of 10 hours in advance.
Charts and publications
BA 2315. Norweigan chart 96. Admiralty Pilot NP58B.
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
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Engineering and electronics repairs available. There is a shipyard for new construction.
Bunkers, water and stores
Water: Available on berth.
Bunkering: MDO available on berth and from road tanker.
Provisions: Available.
Medical
Alta Hospital.
Transport
Alta Airport at Elvebakken.
About Alta
updated Aug 2016Where it is
Alta is situated in Altafjorden, S of Hammerfest.
The port
The port of Alta which incorporates the three settlements of Bossekop, Bukta and Elvebakkenis is a cruise, ferry and cargo port and the largest cargo port in Finnmark County. There are daily fast ferries to Hammerfest and Hasvik, also car ferries.
Traffic
Approx 665,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Alta
Where does the pilot board at Alta?
The pilot boards at Altafjorden pilot boarding, 70°06.0′N 020°12.9′E.
What time zone is Alta in?
Local time at Alta 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 Alta?
Port State Control at Alta: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Alta?
The UN/LOCODE of Alta is NOALF.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Alta 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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