Bronnoysund

1. Bronnoysund boarding position b Pilot boards64°44.0′N 010°58.0′E
2. Bronnoysund boarding position a Pilot boards66°15.2′N 012°35.9′E

Size limits

Max draught 6m and 4,500DWT from the latest audit.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range MHWS 2.7m, MLWS 0.4m.

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

Approach

Fairway: From approx position 65°25.5'N 012°09.4'E, in Torgfjorden, the principal fairway leads between Ormoya and Stockholmen, E, passing:

W of Ormoygalten, marked by a beacon (black tower) on the S end and an iron perch on the N end, then:

E of Ormoy Light (65°26.1'N 012°09.4'E)

The white sector (013-019°) of Stockholmen Light (65°26'N 012°10'E) leads as far as a position abreast Ormoy Light.

The E channel, with a depth of 12m, leads past the quays of Bronnoysund, and is marked by iron perches and by the following lights (with positions from Biskopgrunnen, 65°28.2'N 012°11.9'E):

W side of fairway (iron perches, red lights)

Abaskjer S Light (023°, 0.08nm)

Abaskjer SE Light (034°, 0.12nm)

E side of fairway (iron perches, green lights)

Bronnoy S Light (042°, 0.24nm)

Bronnoy N Light (042°, 0.37nm)

Junction of fairways (iron perch, white light)

Abaskjersnaget Light (029°, 0.3nm).

Anchorages

Anchorage is available: In the sound E of Tyvholmen (65°27.0'N 012°10.7'E), 1.25nm SSW of Bronnoysund Church, depths from 12-16m, mooring rings on both sides of the sound.

Between Salhusoya (65°29.6'N 012°13.6'E) and Salhusrogna (0.3nm W), 1.5nm NNE of Bronnoysund Church, in depths from 20-24m, sand.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 2310. Admiralty Pilot NP58A. Norwegian charts No 488 & 53.

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

Communications

Radio: Any Norwegian Coastal Radio station may 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 and 16.

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.

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

There are limited deck and engine repairs undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel oil at bunkering quays or delivered to the berth.

Medical

Available. Seamen's doctor, Tel: +47 75 02 08 00.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bronnoysund Airport.

Where it is

Bronnoysund is situated on the E side of Bronnoysundet, 140nm S of Bodo.

The port

Exports include fish, canned goods and dairy produce.

Traffic

Approx 5,274 passenger handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Bronnoysund?

The pilot boards at Bronnoysund boarding position b, 64°44.0′N 010°58.0′E. Bronnoysund has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Bronnoysund in?

Local time at Bronnoysund 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 Bronnoysund 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 Bronnoysund?

Port State Control at Bronnoysund: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bronnoysund?

The UN/LOCODE of Bronnoysund is NOBNN.

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