Flekkefjord

1. Flekkefjorden pilot boarding Pilot boards58°10.9′N 006°32.9′E

Size limits

Draught 7.5m

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Nil.

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

Approach

Flekkefjorden is approached from Listafjorden either by way of Stolsfjorden or through Strandsfjorden and Risholmsundet, then through the N part of Stolsfjorden. It can be approached from W by way of Hidrasundet, then through Risholmsundet.

At night, from a position close W of Torsoy Light (58°16.0'N 006°40.0'E) and in the white sector of Hasund Light (W side of the entrance to Hasund), bearing between 167°-178.5°, astern, vessels should steer to bring Tjorsvagbukta Leading Lights into line, bearing 332°, which leads through the fairway of Grosundet between Gronnesgrunnen and Sveigeholmen Lights.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained anywhere in Tjorsvagbukta in depths up to 34m.

Restrictions

There is a speed limit of 5kts through Gronsundet and within the narrows.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 281. Admiralty Pilot NP56, NP286(2).

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 can 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: Pilot Ch 16.

Port Control Ch 12, 13, 14 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.

Documents

Note: (1) At first port of call in Norway, only.

The above are required by Customs. Additional Crew and Passenger Lists are required by Immigration officials.

There are no special forms to be completed. Agent can supply Customs forms if not available onboard.

Health

There is no need to apply for pratique.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates (SSCC) 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

Available. There are different yards located at the port which can effect repairs of various kinds.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available for small vessels alongside the quay and for larger vessels from a barge.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Flekkefjord Legevakt in Flekkefjord, 1.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Farsund Airport in Lista, 47km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

Flekkefjord is situated on the S coast of Norway at the head of the Stolsfjord, 80km NW of Kristiansand.

The port

The mainly handles passengers and general cargo.

Traffic

Approx 4,500t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Flekkefjord?

The pilot boards at Flekkefjorden pilot boarding, 58°10.9′N 006°32.9′E.

What time zone is Flekkefjord in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Flekkefjord?

The deepest berth listed is at General Cargo Terminal: 7.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Flekkefjord?

1025.

Which load line zone is Flekkefjord 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 Flekkefjord?

Port State Control at Flekkefjord: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Flekkefjord?

The UN/LOCODE of Flekkefjord is NOFFD.

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