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Balsfjord
Key data
updated Aug 2019Size limits
LOA 177m, beam 26m, draught 8.3m, 24,783DWT.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergneset Harbour | 8.30 m | 177 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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
About Balsfjord
updated May 2010Where it is
The town of Balsfjord is located on the SW shore of Balsfjorden, 22nm SSW of Tromso, in the County of Troms.
The port
A small anchorage protected from the E by a mole, length 132m. Mooring rings available on the mole.
Questions about Balsfjord
What time zone is Balsfjord in?
Local time at Balsfjord 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 Balsfjord?
The deepest berth listed is at Bergneset Harbour: 8.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Balsfjord 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 Balsfjord?
Port State Control at Balsfjord: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Balsfjord?
The UN/LOCODE of Balsfjord is NOBAF.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Balsfjord 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.