Faskrudsfjordur

Size limits

Draught 8.0m

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Tides

Range 1.7m.

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

Approach

In clear weather vessels should endeavour to make Skrudhur and enter the fjord between Hafnarnes Light and Edharsker, then keep to the middle of the fjord, where squalls are less violent than near the shores.

Anchorages

Temporary anchorage may be obtained anywhere off the N shore of the fjord W of Kumlasker; E of Mjoeyri, vessels are exposed to the sea and swell and the best berth is off Brimnes Farm, 3nm W of Kumlasker; approach the shore at right angles and anchor in 22.0-24.0m.

The first good anchorage is 0.2nm W of Mjoeyri, close E of the mouth of a stream, in depths of 35-49m; the holding ground is poor and the bottom shelves steeply. Better anchorage may be obtained by small vessels off Budhir with the extremity of the land W of Vikursker bearing approx 113° and in line with Mjoeyri, or, by larger vessels, with these marks slightly open. The bottom is soft and the holding ground no better than at the anchorage W of Mjoeyri, but the bottom shelves more gradually.

Faskrudhsfjordhur is much frequented by fishing vessels and at times many of them may be anchored off the shore between Mjoeyir and Budhir.

Restrictions

Local magnetic anomalies: The magnetic compass is very unreliable off the entrance to Faskrudhsfjordhur. It is especially affected E and S of Skrudhur, the greatest observed anomaly being 22°E in a position between 3-4nm SSE of Skrudhur; the anomaly was 11° W 0.7nm N of this position, and it ceased altogether 0.2nm S of the position. Approx 4.75nm E of Skrudhur an anomaly of 17°E has been observed, and between Skrudhur and the mainland one of 11°.

Charts and publications

BA 2937. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised to agent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to vessel's arrival. Cargo information if applicable to be advised together with any requirements which master might need the agent to arrange.

Communications

Radio: Nes Radio at Nordfjordur is recommended to be used for passing messages at long range. Radio station operates throughout 24 hours. International frequency is 2182kHz. Working frequency for Nes Radio: Land 1761kHz, ship 2105kHz.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Pilot: Ch 16, 12.

Tel: +354 475 9040.

Fax: +354 475 1327.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered as per Charter Party.

Documents

Documents are required by customs, agent and receivers if cargo onboard.

Icelandic Customs use their own forms for Master's Report, Health Declaration and vessel's Stores Declaration. Customs officer delivers them onboard upon arrival in the first port.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowance for master, chief engineer and chief mate is 2 bottles of spirits, 1 carton of cigarettes, 2 cases of beer. For crew the allowance is 1 of each. Penalties for non-compliance are a fine and goods are confiscated.

Immigration: There are no special immigration procedures and formalities. Customs will grant free pratique to vessels.

When disembarking crew/passengers, immigration has to give their permission.

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.

Repairs

Minor repairs available and most repairs to small craft are possible.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

There is a hospital and one doctor resides at the station.

Working hours

24 hours, throughout the year.

Where it is

Faskrudsfjordur is located on the E shore and includes Budir.

The port

It is one of the most important fishing ports on the E coast and has several fish processing factories. The port handles general cargo and small tanker terminal.

What time zone is Faskrudsfjordur in?

Local time at Faskrudsfjordur is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Faskrudsfjordur?

The deepest berth listed is at Multipurpose Terminal: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Faskrudsfjordur 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 Faskrudsfjordur?

Port State Control at Faskrudsfjordur: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Faskrudsfjordur?

The UN/LOCODE of Faskrudsfjordur is ISFAS.

What crews who called at Faskrudsfjordur 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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