Bodo

1. Bodo boarding position 1 Pilot boards67°13.5′N 013°46.2′E
2. Bodo boarding position 2 Pilot boards67°30.0′N 014°22.5′E
3. Bodo boarding position 3 Pilot boards67°13.9′N 014°07.2′E

Size limits

Max. LOA 330m, draught 8.50m,18361DWT.

Water density

1035.

Load line zone

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

Tides

MHWS, 2.8m; MLWS, 0.4m. Highest observed range 4m.

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

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained with advice from the Port Authorities, SW of the jetty, in depths from 30-55m.

Restrictions

Entry is available throughout 24 hours, weather permitting.

Mooring

A berth is usually allocated by the time of the vessels arrival otherwise, the harbour pilot brings out instructions from the agent or the port authority.

Charts and publications

BA 2348. Admiralty Pilot NP58A, NP286(2).

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 ETAs should be sent 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent.

Communications

Radio: "Bodo Radio", monitors 500kHz.

VHF: Pilot vessel and the Harbour Office monitor, Ch 16, 12 and 14.

Bodo Radio, monitors Ch 16.

Port: Tel. +47 75 551080

Fax +47 75 551090

Email [email protected]

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.

Health

There is no need to apply for pratique.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates 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.

Customs authorities can be contacted via Tel: +47 75 52 15 11, Fax: +47 75 52 89 72.

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. At the shipyard (Rapp Bomek AS) there are mechanical workshops for repairs to hull and engines. There is 1 crane with a capacity of 25t and 2 mobile cranes with capacities of 3t and 35t available.

There is a patent slip for vessels of max 1,500DWT, LOA 60m and max draught 5.0m.

Dry docks

There are no drydocks available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Available at Bodo. Seamen's doctor, Tel: +47 75 52 55 55.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bodo.

Airport facilities: Domestic connections are available.

Nearest railway: Bodo.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1600hrs. Overtime is available.

Where it is

Bodo is located on the far N coast of Norway, approx 50km N of Glomfjord and 727km N of Trondheim. It is situated on Bodolandet at the N entrance to the E part of Saltfjorden and is approached through Svartoksleia (67°16'N 014° 17'E).

The port

The port is well equipped providing ice free accommodation for a large variety of vessels.

The inner harbour, approx 1,500m x 400m is fringed by a large number of quays.

In the W part of the port and along the jetty there are many smaller wooden quays reserved for smaller guest boats and fishing vessels.

The depth is from 2.0-5.0m.

This port handles passenger, fish, fish oil, other fish products, containers and general cargo.

Traffic

Approx 400,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Bodo?

The pilot boards at Bodo boarding position 1, 67°13.5′N 013°46.2′E. Bodo has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Bodo in?

Local time at Bodo 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 Bodo?

The deepest berth listed is at Terminal Kai: 8.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Bodo?

1035.

Which load line zone is Bodo 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 Bodo?

Port State Control at Bodo: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bodo?

The UN/LOCODE of Bodo is NOBOO.

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