Arendal

1. Arendal pilot boarding Pilot boards58°23.5′N 008°48.6′E

Size limits

LOA 260m, draught 11m, beam 40m, 75,000DWT.

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 0.3m.

Nidelva, a river which enters the sound WSW of Arendal, causes a permanent ENE flow through the harbour which is strongest during the melting of snow in the spring and after heavy rainfall. The rate, which is fairly strong NW of Hisoy, decreases ENE and is not particularly troublesome to the E of Pussnespynten (58°27.6'N 008°47.4'E).

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

Approach

The main approach to Arendal is from a position SE of Torungen Light (58°23.9'N 008°47.5'E) with entry through Galtesundet (58°26.5'N 008°47.0'E), the channel separating Hisoy from the W side of Tromoy, which is free from dangers in the fairway. This channel is the preferred approach during difficult weather conditions.

A secondary approach is from a position ENE of Gitmertangen Leading Lights (58°30.7'N 008°57.0'E) with entry through Tromoysundet.

The min depth of water in the port approach is 22.0m.

Port limits

The Harbour area includes the whole of Tromoysundet and Galtesund and their approaches from Torungen Light and Bonden Light (58°31'N 008°59'E) respectively.

Anchorages

Outer anchorages: The bay to the S of Revesand (58°26.3'N 008°48.2'E) affords good anchorage for vessels up to 10,000DWT, anywhere in the bay clear of submarine pipeline and a submarine cable. The holding ground is good, sand and clay, and mooring rings are available around the shore.

Anchorage is available anywhere in the harbour outside the main channel, clear of submarine pipelines and cables. The holding ground is good, on clay and mud, and rings are available on the shore for stern mooring.

Buoya (58°30.6'N 008°53.8'E) affords anchorage in a bay off its E side, in a depth of 34m with good holding on clay. The swinging room is limited by a shoal, Stolene and a submarine pipeline laid across the fjord close NE, and vessels may need to be moored. This anchorage is used for vessels waiting to berth at Eydehavn (58°29.8'N 008°52.7'W).

The main anchorages for large vessels are:

NE of Pussnespynten (58°27.7'N 008°47.4'E) in depths 23.0 to 25.0m.

WNW of Nordodden (58°27.3'N 008°45.9'E) in a depth of 22.0m.

The quarantine anchorage is N of Store Skotholmen in position (58°27.2'N 008°46.9'E). Rings are available on the shore for stern mooring.

Restrictions

Military prohibited area: Certain areas around Hiso (58°26'N 008°46'E), generally within 50m of the shore, are prohibited to navigation.

Bridge: Tromoybrua, a suspension bridge which crosses Tromoysundet at Broneset (58°28.0'N 008°49.0'E), has a vertical clearance of 34.1m over a width of 100m in the middle of the fairway, marked in the centre by 2 green lights disposed vertically. None of the bridge pillars are in the water.

Tugs

Available on request. There is 1 tug available and it is usual to use ship's lines.

Mooring

The port authority can decide where and in what way a vessel can moor at the municipality's facilities. Mooring must not take place in a load bearing structural part for a quay, building or other device. The port administration may impose the use of mooring assistance on call to municipal facilities.

The port authority may decide that a vessel is to be moved or removed, if consideration of the traffic conditions or port operation make this necessary or there is a risk of injury. Vessels with a maximum length of more than 20 meters shall always have available, sufficient crew to be able to perform the port administration's order after the first paragraph unless the port authority decides otherwise. The port administration may decide that this should also apply to smaller vessels.

Vessel must not stay at the dock, use propeller, including side propeller, before the vessels is going. During manoeuvring to or from the dock, caution must be exercised so that the propeller water does not cause damage to other vessels or port facilities. The same applies to other types of propulsion and manoeuvres. Auxiliary machinery that interferes with working conditions and surroundings, the port administration may impose the stop. During stay at the dock, use of propulsion machinery which interferes with the environment is prohibited.

During a jetty stay, vessels shall properly erect outlet openings facing the dock or against other vessels to the extent necessary for spillage, steam or electricity to not be at risk.

Charts and publications

BA 1402. Admiralty Pilot NP56, NP283(1).

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 ETA's 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: Harbour Master: Ch 16, 12.

Pilot: Ch 16, 13.

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

Vessels that are in foreign traffic or come from areas with dangerous infectious diseases shall, immediately after mooring, take the necessary precautions to prevent pests from landing, according to the provisions of the Port Administration.

Vessels arriving at the harbour with a quarantine flag or ordered under the quarantine shall anchor at the designated anchorage where the vessel shall remain in place until an order or permission is granted to go to another anchorage or mooring place.

An instruction or order or permission to go to another anchorage or mooring place is provided by the municipality's health authorities through the port administration.

Customs and immigration

Board on arrival alongside. Valid passports and visas are required.

A customs watch is maintained on the gangway from arrival to departure.

Notices and regulations

Speed limits: Galtesund, from a point N of Sandvigodden Light and in Tromoysundet as far ENE as Tromoybrua the speed limit is 6kts for deep sea vessels and 12kts for pleasure craft.

Within the inner harbour, W of Tromoy and N of Hisoy, the operational limit is 6kts for all vessels and craft.

The speed limit is 4kts in three main coves on the NW shore of Tromoysundet, namely, Kittelsbukta (58°27.4'N 008°45.7'E), Pollen, 0.25nm ENE and Songekilen (58°28.2'N 008°48.0'E).

Seaplanes: Where possible, landings shall be reported beforehand to the harbour master.

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

Repairs

Repairs to engines, above waterline and hulls can be undertaken Divers available.

The longest slipway, which lies on the N side of Hisoy, can accommodate vessels with a length of 40m, width of 4.5m, and a draught of 2.5m. The deepest slipway, which is at Tangen, can accommodate vessels with a length of 20m, width of 5.5m and a draught of 6.0m. There are four other slipways. The shipyard at Vindholmen, which contains a berth with a length of 85m, depth of 6.2m alongside and a 100t crane, is used in the construction of offshore components.

Dry docks

A drydock for vessels up to 4,500DWT is available at Grimstad.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at approx 30tph.

Bunkering: Available, by truck.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital in Arendal, 12km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Arendal Airport in Arendal, 26km.

Nearest railway: Arendal Railway Station, 11km.

Where it is

Arendal is situated on the S coast of Norway, 60km NE of Kristiansand.

The port

The harbour which is safe in all weathers, is a port of call for medium sized vessels. Arendal is a well equipped port with good facilities.

The port mainly handles timber, offshore support facility, project heavy, break bulk, dry bulk and passengers.

Traffic

Approx 700,000t of cargo and 300 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Arendal?

The pilot boards at Arendal pilot boarding, 58°23.5′N 008°48.6′E.

What time zone is Arendal in?

Local time at Arendal 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 Arendal?

The deepest berth listed is at Eydehavn Terminal: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Arendal?

1025.

Which load line zone is Arendal 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 Arendal?

Port State Control at Arendal: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Arendal?

The UN/LOCODE of Arendal is NOARE.

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