PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Floro
Pilot
updated Apr 2016Pilotage is compulsory. Vessels should contact Floro pilot station on VHF Ch 16 about 2hrs prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position. Vessels that call on VHF Ch 16 will be connected to the Kvitsoy Pilot Booking Center via Floro or Rogaland Coast Radio Station if the station does not respond. All direct communications with the pilots and the pilot vessels will take place on VHF Ch 13.
Pilot boards in the following positions:
1) Vessels over 30,000GT - 61° 43.000'N 4° 23.500'E.
2) W of Kvannhovden Lt - 61° 42.200'N 4° 45.500'E.
In bad weather pilots board in the following positions:
a) Hellefjorden - 61° 39.100'N 4° 51.200'E.
b) Froysjoen - 61° 45.000'N 4° 56.600'E.
Key data
updated Jan 2021Size limits
Max LOA 250m, beam 32m, 50,000DWT.
Water density
1015.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range 1.8m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fjord Base | — | 250 m | 9 |
| Westcon Yard - Floro | — | — | 2 |
| Norwegian Sandstone Export SA (NSE) | — | 175 m | 1 |
| Floro Hamn | — | 185 m | 9 |
| Gunhildvagen | — | 120 m | 6 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jan 2021Approach
Only small coastal and pleasure craft pass through Furesund or Ausesund.
Vessels pass into the inner waters by way of Kvanhovden and the Hellefjord, the Rekstafjord can also be used in fair weather.
Anchorages
It is not usual to anchor in these waters. The fjords are deep, with poor holding ground. Quay rental is relatively modest.
Tugs
Tugs available from Mongstad.
Charts and publications
BA 1428, 1427. Norwegian Ch 26-28-479. Admiralty Pilot NP57A, 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.
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
Port services
updated Jan 2021Repairs
All types of repair available.
Dry docks
A covered drydock is available at the Westcon Yard - Floro in position at 61° 36.147'N 5° 3.092'E.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at quays operates by Saga Fjordbase AS and Floro Hamn KF.
Bunkering: MFO available at quays operates by Floro Hamn KF and DO available at most quays operates by Saga Fjordbase AS. LNG bunkering available at Quay D Fjord Base Terminal only.
Medical
Floro Hospital, 0.5km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Floro Airport, 2km.
Airport facilities: Domestic service.
Nearest railway: In Bergen.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1600hrs. Overtime easily arranged.
About Floro
updated Jan 2021Where it is
Floro is situated between Bergen and Aalesund and is the westernmost port in Norway.
The port
Floro consists of five operating areas - Gundhilvagen, Floro Hamn, Westcon Yard - Floro, Norwegian Sandstone Export SA (NSE) and the Fjord Base.
Traffic
Approx 2,500,000t of cargo, 7,500 vessels and 183,000 passengers are handled annually.
Questions about Floro
What are the pilot arrangements at Floro?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Floro in?
Local time at Floro is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Floro?
1015.
Which load line zone is Floro 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 Floro?
Port State Control at Floro: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Floro?
The UN/LOCODE of Floro is NOFRO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Floro 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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