PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Forde
Key data
updated May 2010Tides
Mean spring range 1.6m; mean neap range 0.7m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forde Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Cement Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Asphalt Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
Forde is approached through the length of Fordefjorden and entered S of Bjornsnes (61°28.4'N 005°48.5'E).
Anchorages
Anchorage is available throughout the inner part of the fjord off Forde but mariners are advised to keep clear of the shoal water along the NE shore and off the river mouths.
Restrictions
Submarine cables and pipelines: A submarine cable is laid from the S shore at Steinen (61°27.6'N 004°49.6'E) in a NW direction out towards Ulltangneset Light. Outfall pipelines are also laid from both sides of the SW river mouth beside Steinen for a short distance out into the head of the fjord.
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 May 2010Repairs
There is a large slipway at the shipyard of Kleven Forde.
Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkers: Available.
Fresh Water: Available.
Medical
Hospital in the town, doctor available.
About Forde
updated Oct 2019Where it is
Forde stands on the mouths of the Jolstra, which flows into the head of Fordefjorden.
The port
The main berthing area for Forde is at Steinen, W of the river mouth and at the shipyard on the N side of Oyrane. The port mainly handles cement, break bulk and general cargo.
Questions about Forde
What time zone is Forde in?
Local time at Forde 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 Forde?
Port State Control at Forde: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Forde?
The UN/LOCODE of Forde is NOFDE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Forde 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.