Andenes

1. Andenes pilot boarding Pilot boards69°19.5′N 016°13.5′E

Size limits

Draught 6.0m

Tides

Tidal range 3.2m

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

Approach

It has been reported that numerous changes to depths and to the coastline have occurred within the harbour. Berths have been lengthened and depths are generally deeper than charted. The port authority should be contacted for latest information. There are three entrances into the harbour; Senholmleia, Boringsleia, Leisundet.

Senholmleia (from NW):

Local knowledge is required and an entry should not be attempted during bad weather, when the sea breaks across the channel. Buoyage direction of marking is NW to SE. Initial approach position 69° 26'N 015° 52'E.

Approach: The white sector 139°-143° of Andenes Light (white lantern on metal tower) (69° 19.6'N 016° 07.5'E) at the head of the W mole, leads in from the NW. There is a rock (2m in height) which lies on the leading line, 0.18nm NW of the harbour entrance. There are patches 4m, or less, between the spar buoy and the harbour entrance.

Boringsleia (from E and N):

The position 69° 18.8'N 016° 09.0'E leads in from E, passing 0.15-0.20nm N of the NE detached mole then into the harbour between the two detached mole. Buoyage direction of marking is W to E.

Leisundet (from E): This is considered the best of the three entrance channels.

Buoyage direction of marking is E to W. Initial approach position 69° 19'N 016° 13'E. The white sector 235°-330° of Boringan Molo Light (concrete column) 69° 19.6'N 016° 09.4'E, on the NE side of the NE detached mole, shows over clear water in the E approach.

Traffic schemes and VTS

NOR VTS will forward information of relevance for safe transit through the coverage area. Vessels which are damaged or receive damage that can influence safe transit must report this to the NOR VTS immediately

VHF communications with the VTS may take place via any Norwegian CRS and request a connection to NOR VTS.

Anchorages

Vessels of moderate size can anchor in Andfjorden, approx 0.15nm ESE of the E head of the NE detached mole, and in the entrance to the inner harbour.

Small vessels can anchor near the S end of the inner harbour in depths of 3.0-4.5m. Trots and moorings for local vessels are laid near Senholmen in the W part of the harbour.

Charts and publications

BA 2366, Admiralty Pilot NP58B, 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

Where it is

Andenes port is located on the N coast of the island of Andoya in Nordland county.

The port

Andenes is the largest fishing station in Vesteralen and the administrative centre of the district. The port also handle passenger and other general cargo.

Traffic

Approx 15,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Andenes?

The pilot boards at Andenes pilot boarding, 69°19.5′N 016°13.5′E.

What time zone is Andenes in?

Local time at Andenes 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 Andenes?

The deepest berth listed is at Andeness Harbour Terminal: 6.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Who carries out Port State Control at Andenes?

Port State Control at Andenes: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Andenes?

The UN/LOCODE of Andenes is NOADN.

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