Bergen

Size limits

LOA 347.06m, beam 78.08m, draught 12.2m, 76,061DWT.

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 1.19m. There are no tides of any significance in the harbour area.

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

Approach

Approach: Bergen is approached from the N via Fedje Pilot Station, Fedjeosen, Hjeltefjorden and the SW part of Byfjorden; and from the S via Marsteinen Pilot Station, Korsfjorden, Raunefjorden, Vatlestraumen, and the SW part of Byfjorden.

Caution: Submerged rocks (2.9m below CD) on the SW side of the approach to Damsgardssundet (Puddefjorden) - off Damsgard.

Traffic in Vagen can be particularly congested: vessels inbound or outbound should stay as far to starboard as practicable through the entrance, to allow other vessels maximum sea room.

Inbound vessels with draught less than 3.7m are reportedly permitted to enter S of the Nordnes starboard lateral buoy (FL G 4s), if practicable.

Port limits

The harbour district stretches from Fensfjorden in the N, to Bjoernefjorden in the S, and covers 11 municipalities.

Traffic schemes and VTS

AIS station installed.

Anchorages

Anchorage at Sandviksflaket, off Sandviken. Depths from 22-50m. Beware shallows off Hegreneset peninsula.

Vessels of considerable size may anchor in the outer part of Puddefjorden except W of a line formed by the alignment of the outer corner of Dokkeskjaerskaien (60°23.3'N 005°18.5'E) with the outer corner of Frieleneskaien, 2 cables to the SE. This area E of Kirkebukten Harbour lies on the leading line to Puddefjordsbroen bridge. The anchorage is exposed to NW winds but holding ground is reportedly good.

Restrictions

Askoy Bridge (60°24.00'N 005°13.00'E), has a vertical clearance of 62m.

Sotra Bridge (60°22.30'N 005°10.00'E), which has vertical clearance 49m. There is also an overhead cable (vertical clearance 50m) S of the Sotra Bridge, and several other small bridges exist within the harbours.

Tugs

Three tugs available with bollard pull of 7-16t.

Mooring

Boatmen available from Baatmannstasjonen,

Tel:+47 55 90 24 95.

Charts and publications

BA 1427, 2182C, 2182D. US Publications 182. Admiralty Pilot NP57A, NP286(2).

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: Port: Ch 12 and 16, throughout 24 hours. Call "Bergen Port Control", Tel: +47 55 56 89 80. Fax: +47 55 32 12 03. Email: [email protected]

Pilotage: Safe Sea Net (SSN): Tel: +47 75 53 62 98. Email: [email protected]

Kvitsoy Vessel Traffic Booking Centre: Ch 13. Tel: +47 51 73 53 97. Fax: +47 51 73 53 91. Email: [email protected].

Viksoy Pilot Station: Ch 16.

Outside VHF range messages should be sent through Rogaland CRS or Bergen CRS.

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.

Refer to - https://www.bergenhavn.no/en/access

Health

There is no need to apply for pratique.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates (SSCC) can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

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

Available by Laksevag Verft A/S and Mjellem & Karlsen A/S. Divers are also available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from all quays and wharves at 130tph with the exception of some oil berths, where a barge is necessary.

Bunkering: All grades of bunkers available. Fuel, diesel and gas oil available at oil wharves in main entrance just outside the port area. Supplies also from barges.

LNG Bunkers: Available.

Stores: Full range of provisions available.

Medical

Haukeland University Hospital, 4km . Seamen's Doctor, Strandgaten 18, Bergen.

Crew change

Can easily be arranged.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bergen Airport located at Flyplassvegen, 17.7km.

Nearest railway: Bergen.

By Sea: Connections to ports in Norway and world-wide.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0730-1530hrs, overtime possible at 100% extra; Sat 0730-1330hrs at 50%, thereafter work possible at 100% extra. Sun work possible at 100% extra.

Where it is

Bergen is located on the SW coast of Norway, at the S end of Byfjorden approximately 11nm from the open sea and 479km W of Oslo.

The port

The port is well equipped to handle all types of vessels in its well sheltered harbour which is open all year round. Major offshore oil field support facilities are located within the harbour district. Bergen is also an important cruise destination.

Traffic

Approx 68,000,000t of cargo, 33,000TEU, 98,000 vessels and 2,400,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Bergen?

Compulsory and available 24 hours.

What time zone is Bergen in?

Local time at Bergen 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 Bergen?

The deepest berth listed is at Skalevikveien Terminal: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Bergen?

1025.

Which load line zone is Bergen 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 Bergen?

Port State Control at Bergen: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bergen?

The UN/LOCODE of Bergen is NOBGO.

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