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Djupivogur
Pilot
updated May 2010District pilots may be obtained at Djupivogur.
Key data
updated Jul 2022Size limits
LOA 124.19m, beam 16.48m, draught 6.4m, 5,065DWT.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Tides
Range 1.9m (springs), 0.8m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Cargo Terminal | 6.40 m | 124 m | 1 |
| Djupivogur Terminal | — | 32 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2022Approach
Inner approach: Local knowledge is essential for entering Djupivogur as there is little swinging room, although vessels of up to 55m in length can be anchored there, in depths of 3.7-5.5m.
Leading lights (triangular topmarks on posts, 4m and 7m in height) stand 68m apart at the head of the cove; their alignment (209°) leads through the middle of the cove to the town.
In addition to the leading lights, three lightbuoys mark the channel, two (starboard hand) and one (port hand). The outer lightbuoy (starboard hand) is moored 370m WSW of Svartasker.
The approach channel leads close E of the end of a curved breakwater extending NE from Fiskitangi, the end of which is marked by a light.
Anchorages
Outer anchorages: Vessels wishing to communicate with Djupivogur Trading Station, without working cargo, should anchor in the outer roadstead. Djupivogur Church, standing 550m SSW of Fiskitangi, has to the W a sharp fall or cliff, which aligned with the E side of Gleidhuvikurtangi bears approx 210°. This alignment leads into the middle of the roadstead, and anchorage may be obtained in 13.0-15.0m, clay or dark sand, with Edharsteinn bearing approx 295° and in line with Bulandstindur, or the N end of Jonsholmur bearing approx 102° and in line with a patch of white sand in a cove close S of Langitangi.
At night, approach in a white sector of Karlsstadhatangi Light between the bearings of 298° and 315° until in a white sector of Aedharsteinn Light between the bearings of 259° and 260°; this sector leads into a white sector of Karlsstadhantangi Light between the bearing of 042° and 047°, in which lies the anchorage described above.
Anchorage may also be obtained nearer the trading station, without entering the cove, but the assistance of a pilot is necessary.
During W gales, anchorage may be obtained in the lee SE of Edharsteinn Light.
Charts and publications
BA 2901. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2).
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.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Icelandic Maritime Administration.
Position: Project Manager, Ship and Port Facility Security.
Address: PO Box 120, Vesturvor 2, IS-202 Kopavogur, Iceland.
Tel: +354 560 0000.
Fax: +354 560 0060.
Mob: +354 893 4793
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sigling.is
Port Security Information:
Person responsible for Port Security: Sigurdur Gretarsson (Head, Harbour Division).
Tel: +354 560 0000.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
Port services
updated Jul 2022Repairs
There are no repair facilities.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Landspitali University Hospital, 551km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Djúpivogur Airport, 2km.
About Djupivogur
updated Jul 2022Where it is
Djupivogur is located on the E coast of Iceland at the entrance to Berufjordur.
The port
The port has a natural harbour which is well sheltered but narrow, and cargo vessels may have difficulty manoeuvring within the harbour. The port handle seafood, passenger and break bulk cargo.
Questions about Djupivogur
What are the pilot arrangements at Djupivogur?
District pilots may be obtained at Djupivogur.
What time zone is Djupivogur in?
Local time at Djupivogur is UTC+0. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Djupivogur?
The deepest berth listed is at General Cargo Terminal: 6.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Djupivogur in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Who carries out Port State Control at Djupivogur?
Port State Control at Djupivogur: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Djupivogur?
The UN/LOCODE of Djupivogur is ISDJU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Djupivogur 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.
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