Alvik

Size limits

LOA 200m, draught 10.0m, 40,000DWT.

Load line zone

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

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

Anchorages

Anchorage with good holding ground of clay, can be obtained by vessels of moderate size in the bay W of the quays. A submarine pipeline extends 100m SSE from the shore in the vicinity of the anchorage.

Restrictions

Night movements are permissible for vessels carrying general and dangerous cargoes.

Charts and publications

Admiralty Pilot NP57A, NP286(2).

US Sailing Directions No 182 (North and West Coasts of Norway).

Norwegian Nautical Chart (Kartverket) No 117 (Ytre Hardangerfjorden).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Arrival Notification, in the prescribed format, to the Navy should be made 24 hours before entering Norwegian territorial waters (baseline) also Hazmat notification if dangerous/noxious cargo onboard. See country information.

Additional ETA's should be sent to the harbour master 48 hours prior to arrival, Further ETA's should be sent 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent.

Standard messages

See Country Information.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available alongside.

Stores: Provisions available.

Medical

There is a clinic near the port.

Transport

Bergen International, 110km. There is no local airport at Alvik.

Where it is

Alvik is situated on the N side of Indre Samlafjorden, 75km E of Bergen.

The port

Alvik is a small port consisting of the Elkem Bjølvefossen Ferro Silicate works served by two quays. Reportedly these facilities are to be converted to handle a process recycling waste from aluminium production.

What are the pilot arrangements at Alvik?

Compulsory. Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) have new booking regulations for requesting marine pilots, merging all pilot booking procedures into one common regulation to improve access to current regulations in all coastal areas.

What time zone is Alvik in?

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

Which load line zone is Alvik 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 Alvik?

Port State Control at Alvik: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Alvik?

The UN/LOCODE of Alvik is NOAAV.

What crews who called at Alvik 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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