PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Finnsnes
Key data
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Quays | — | — | 3 |
| South Quays | — | — | 2 |
| Finnsnes Main Quay | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jan 2018Approach
There are numerous rocks, shallows and narrow channels throughout the area.
Care should be taken in the passage through Finnfjorden and the approaches to the town and berths.
To the N of the town, the Gisundet Bridge has a vertical clearance of 41m HAT.
Anchorages
The bay approaching the quayside affords good anchorage for smaller vessels, although some ice may drift in from Laksfjorden in winter.
Tugs
None available.
Charts and publications
Admiralty Pilot NP58B.
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.
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
About Finnsnes
updated May 2010Where it is
Finnsnes is located in the N part of Finnfjorden, a small fjord which adjoins the larger fjord of Solbergfjorden. It is 57nm NNE of Narvik.
The port
Finnsnes is a major population centre in the Lenvik region, with important sea and road transportation links. There are several industries in the surrounding area, including a large smelting works.
Questions about Finnsnes
What time zone is Finnsnes in?
Local time at Finnsnes 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 Finnsnes?
Port State Control at Finnsnes: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Finnsnes?
The UN/LOCODE of Finnsnes is NOFNE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Finnsnes 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.