PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Ballangen
Key data
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballangen Hekkelstrand Terminal | 5.80 m | 88 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2019Approach
Approach within Ofotfjorden to the berth is on line of leading lights bearing 236.7°.
Beware numerous rocks and shoals on either side of the channel and the approaches to Bellangen.
Anchorages
In the outer approaches to Bellangen.
Caution: There are numerous submarine cables throughout Ofotfjorden.
Charts and publications
BA 2327. Admiralty Pilot NP58A, NP286(2).
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
Questions about Ballangen
What time zone is Ballangen in?
Local time at Ballangen 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 Ballangen?
The deepest berth listed is at Ballangen Hekkelstrand Terminal: 5.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Ballangen?
Port State Control at Ballangen: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ballangen?
The UN/LOCODE of Ballangen is NOBLL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Ballangen 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.