Fuglafjordur

1. Foroyar Reporting Point 5 Pilot62°08.0′N 006°32.0′W
2. Foroyar Reporting Point 6 Pilot62°23.0′N 006°46.0′W
3. Foroyar Reporting Point 7 Pilot62°22.0′N 006°54.0′W
4. Fuglafjordur boarding — Position Golf Pilot boards62°14.0′N 006°45.0′W
5. Leirviksfjordur boarding — Position Foxtrot Pilot boards62°12.7′N 006°41.2′W

Size limits

Largest vessel handle, LOA125m, 7,00DWt and draught 7m from the latest audit.

Load line zone

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

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

Approach

Directions for entering harbour: Approach and entry to the fjord is generally unobstructed by dangers and depths shelve gradually towards the head of the fjord.

A marine farm is moored inshore in an area extending from 0.4nm NNW to 0.6nm SE of Toftenaes (62°13.5'N 006°48.3'W).

Port limits

The alignment (025°) of two light beacons (each a white concrete tower, red top, 80m apart) at Enni on the NE side of the fjord, marks the outer harbour limit. The alignment (054.5°) of two light beacons (each a white post, green bands, circular topmark) marks the inner harbour limit.

Anchorages

Fuglafjordur is well sheltered, has excellent holding ground, and is preferable to Klaksvik as an anchorage as the mountain squalls are less violent.

The best anchorage is in mid fjord in a depth of approx 24m with the outer light structures bearing approx 067° and the inner light structures bearing approx 013°.

Small vessels can proceed much farther in but care must be taken to avoid the moorings of laid up ships.

Permission of the Harbour Authority is required to anchor N of the inner harbour limit.

Charts and publications

BA 3567, 3568. Admiralty Pilot NP52, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels' s ETA should be given to the Agent or to the Harbour Office 24, 12 and 2 hours before arrival. The following information is required: The ship's name, draught, crew list, Ship's Particulars and ISPS certificate.

Communications

Adress: Fuglafjord Port, Bakkavegur 34, FO-530 Fuglafjoro, Faroe Islands.

Service: 24 hours/7 days

Duty Officer, phone: +298 737754

Telefax: + 298 445154

Email: [email protected]

Telephone direct: + 298 737750

The VHF is manned from 0700-2300 hours Working days.

The call-up channel is 16 and the working channels are 12 and 19.

Local time is GMT. Summertime is from the end of March to the end of October.

The local language is Faroese.

Repairs

Minor mechanical and electrical repairs. Divers available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at 60tph.

Bunkering: All types of fuel oil available at a rate of 200tph.

Stores: Available.

Medical

National Hospital of the Faroe Islands in Thorshavn, 70km.

Transport

Nearest Airport: Vagar Airport in Sørvåg, 78km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Fuglafjordur is located in the northernmost part of the Faeroe Islands.

The port

The port is well sheltered and has excellent holding ground. Entrance presents no difficulty and the depths within the fjord shelve gradually towards its head.

The principal imports are general cargo and oil. Exports are fish and fish products.

Traffic

177,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Fuglafjordur?

The pilot boards at Foroyar Reporting Point 5, 62°08.0′N 006°32.0′W. Fuglafjordur has 5 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Fuglafjordur in?

Local time at Fuglafjordur is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

Which load line zone is Fuglafjordur in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Fuglafjordur?

The UN/LOCODE of Fuglafjordur is FOFUG.

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