Ardalstangen

Size limits

Largest vessel handled, LOA 200m, 33,000DWT and 10m draught from the latest audit.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 1.5m.

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

Approach

Ardalsfjord, the E reach of Sognefjorden, is entered N of Bergmalsnes (61°11'N 007°28'E) and extends 8nm E to Ardalstangen.

Port limits

The port limit commences on the S shore of Ardalsfjord at a position 0.75nm ENE of Bergmalsnes, and extends 0.65nm NNW to a position in mid channel from where it extends 1.5nm WSW to a position 0.85nm WNW of Bergmalsnes. From this position it extends 1.75nm NW, into Lustrafjord, to a position 0.65nm SW of Karvnes Light, then NE where it connects with the N shore on Kvarveneset.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels at Naddvik on the S side of the fjord, 1.25nm SSW of Resnes, sand and clay.

Caution: Submarine cables have been laid throughout Ardalsfjord, connecting Ardalstangen, Seimsdal, Naddvik and Ofredal and extending SW to Laerdalsfjorden. Care should be taken when anchoring in this area.

Restrictions

Mon-Fri, no berthing after 2100hrs or before 0600hrs.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 2291. Admiralty Pilot NP57A, NP286(2).

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). See country information.

Additional ETAs should be sent 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent.

Communications

Any Norwegian Coastal Radio station can be used for passing messages at long range. All coastal radio stations are operated 24 hours a day throughout the year.

Inmarsat communication available up to Lat 75°N.

VHF: Ch 16 and 09.

Standard messages

See Country Information.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered in accordance with Charter Party when vessel is ready to start loading/discharging. When berth is not available for loading/discharging NOR to be tendered when anchoring or according to Charter Party.

Documents

Note: (1) At first port of call in Norway, only.

The above are required by Customs. Additional Crew and Passenger Lists are required by Immigration Officials.

There are no special forms to be completed. Agent can supply Customs forms if not available onboard.

Health

There is no need to apply for pratique.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates (SSCC) can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowance for crew and officers is that stated on the Personal Effects Declaration. Goods on the declaration are not to be taken ashore. Penalties for non compliance are severe fines.

Immigration: Board at first port of call (cruise ships only). They require a Crew List and a Passenger List and will make random passport inspections. All passports should be available for a quick clearance which normally takes 15-20 minutes.

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.

Medical

Fylkessjukehuset in Laerdal, 35km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sogndal Airport in Haukasen, 45km.

Airport facilities: Domestic flights only.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri, 0700-1530hrs.

Where it is

Ardalstangen is located at Sognefjord on the SW coast of Norway.

The port

The port handles breakbulk, dry bulk and LPG

What are the pilot arrangements at Ardalstangen?

Compulsory. Pilot boarding position is 60° 51'N 004° 39'E.

What time zone is Ardalstangen in?

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

What is the water density at Ardalstangen?

1025.

Which load line zone is Ardalstangen 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 Ardalstangen?

Port State Control at Ardalstangen: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ardalstangen?

The UN/LOCODE of Ardalstangen is NOARD.

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