Batsfjord

Size limits

Draught 8.3m

Load line zone

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

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

Port limits

The harbour district is bounded by a line drawn from Skrovneset Light (70°39'N 029°47'E) to the mouth of Prestelva (143° x 1.5nm).

Anchorages

Anchorage for small vessels, in depths of 18.3m to 23.8m, good holding ground, approx 0.1nm of the N entrance point of the cove.

Care should be taken not to foul pipelines, which extend from the W shore of Ytre Havn.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 2371, 2330. Admiralty Pilot NP58B, NP286(2).

Communications

Radio: 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 12.

Tel: +47 78 985510 / +47 95 983860, Fax: +47 78 983860, Email: [email protected]

Harbour Master: +47 78 985512 / +47 95 892790.

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

Repairs

Slip for vessels up to 23m length, 6.0m beam and 2.5m draught available. Divers are available and repairs to fishing vessels can be undertaken.

Dry docks

Available, 70m in length.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fuel oil, fresh water and ship's supplies are available in suitable quantities.

Medical

Batsfjord Hospital, 2.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Batsfjord Airport, 4km.

Where it is

Batsfjord is situated on the N coast of Norway, on the NW side of the head of the fjord, 1,165km N of Trondheim.

The port

The port handles general cargo, passengers, product tanker and vegetable oils.

Traffic

Approx 83,500t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Batsfjord?

Available and optional.

What time zone is Batsfjord in?

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

Which load line zone is Batsfjord 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 Batsfjord?

Port State Control at Batsfjord: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Batsfjord?

The UN/LOCODE of Batsfjord is NOBJF.

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