Eidfjord

Size limits

Largest cruise vessel: "Kongingsdam", LOA297m. Draught 8.2m.

Tides

A non tidal current flows generally in a W direction away from the berth, but may flow in an E direction with strong winds from the SW. Tidal range is approximately 1.0m.

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

Approach

The port lies at the E end of Eidfjorden, which is the last in a line of fjords stretching from the SW coast of Norway. The entrance to Eidfjorden is marked by the Slattenes Light to port. There are few hazards in Eidfjorden, with the exception of overhead cables at Gangstod (60°28.7'N 006°49.6'), vertical clearance 60m HAT and, close by, the new Hardanger Bridge which has an air draught of 55m. There is also local ferry traffic between Brimnes and Bruravikneset (at the entrance to Osafjorden), and submarine cables along the S shore in the approaches to Eisfjord port.

Anchorages

In the approaches to the harbour, with mud bottom.

Restrictions

Hardanger Bridge: A two lane suspension bridge with sidewalks for pedestrians and bikers, located approx 7.5nm down the channel to the West. Main span is 1310m wide, with a total length of 1380m and airdraught of 55m.

Overhead Cables: At Gangsto (60°28.7'N 006°49.6'), close by the Hardanger Bridge, vertical clearance 60m HAT.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

Admiralty Pilot NP 57A.

US Sailing Directions No 182 (North and West Coasts of Norway).

Norwegian Nautical Chart (Kartverket) No 118 (Indre Hardangerfjorden).

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 12. Pilot: Ch 16.

Eidfjord Cruisehavn: Tel: +47 53 67 3400. Fax: +47 53 67 3401.

Website: www.visiteidfjord.no. Email: [email protected]

Customs and immigration

Contact: Bergen Customs Authority, Tel: +47 55 90 91 00 or +47 55 57 37 00.

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

Where it is

The port area is located at the East end of Eidfjorden, adjoining the famous Hardangerfjord, the second longest fjord in Norway at 179km (also known as the Queen of the Fjords). Eidfjord is a major cruise destination, 50nm East of the City of Berge.

The port

The area is a major tourist attraction. Cruise vessel facilities include a passenger terminal, one large berth and a smaller berth for tenders and other small vessels.

Traffic

Approx 87 cruise vessels handled annually carrying 134,663 passengers.

What are the pilot arrangements at Eidfjord?

Pilotage is compulsory.

What time zone is Eidfjord in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Eidfjord?

Port State Control at Eidfjord: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Eidfjord?

The UN/LOCODE of Eidfjord is NOEDF.

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