Glomfjord

1. Glomfjord pilot boarding Pilot boards67°12.4′N 013°47.7′E

Size limits

LOA 200m, beam 29.4m, draught 10.5m, 39,773DWT.

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

Range 3.0m.

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

Approach

Glomfjord is a deep and wide fjord with few dangers.

Anchorages

Not available in or off the port, but can be obtained in Sandabukta (5nm WNW).

Tugs

Tugs can be ordered through Wilhelmsen Agencies, Tel: +47 75 72 05 00, Email: [email protected]. Tugs come from Sandnessjoen and Mo I Rana, several hours away. Two tugs are recommended for large inbound vessels, 1 tug for outbound vessels.

Charts and publications

BA 2321. Admiralty Pilot NP58A, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

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: Hydro Glomfjord or Glomfjord Port Radio, Ch 12, 14, 16, Tel: +47 75 719100

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 can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs: 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

Where it is

Glomfjord is situated in Meloy on the W coast of Norway, 140km S of Bodo.

The port

Glomfjord is a small port with privately owned quays. Cargoes handled include containers, ammonia, chemical products, phosphates and fertilisers.

Traffic

Approx 1,300,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Glomfjord?

The pilot boards at Glomfjord pilot boarding, 67°12.4′N 013°47.7′E.

What time zone is Glomfjord in?

Local time at Glomfjord 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 Glomfjord?

The deepest berth listed is at Yara Terminal: 10.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Glomfjord?

1025.

Which load line zone is Glomfjord 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 Glomfjord?

Port State Control at Glomfjord: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Glomfjord?

The UN/LOCODE of Glomfjord is NOGLO.

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