PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Grimstad
Pilot
updated May 2010- Grimstad pilot boarding Pilot boards58°23.4′N 008°50.6′E
Compulsory pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory for ships of more than 500GT and is compulsory for ships carrying dangerous cargo when more than 100GT (300GT if double hull).
Language(s) used: English, Norwegian and Scandinavian languages are used for communication.
Pilotage distances: From pilot boarding position to anchorage is approx 7nm, from boarding to nearest berth is approx 7nm and to farthest berth is approx 20nm.
Overcarried pilots: If a pilot is overcarried, he is normally landed at a neighbouring pilot boat station or the vessel's next port.
Key data
updated Feb 2017Size limits
Max LOA 200m, draught 9.2m, 60,000DWT.
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.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimstad | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Anchorages
The head of the SE arm of Grimstadfjorden affords good anchorage to small vessels in Dolvikbukt (60°19'N 005°16'E), with a bottom of coarse sand and in another cove 0.2nm NE where the bottom is clay.
Submarine pipelines are laid in Dolvikbukt. Anchorage is prohibited in the head of Dolvikbukt where a mooring buoy has been laid.
Tugs
Available from Arendal or Kristiansand.
Charts and publications
BA 2984. Admiralty Pilot NP57A.
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
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available in small quantities.
Medical
Hospital available in Arendal. Seamen's doctor,
Tel: +47 37 04 16 50.
Transport
Nearest airport: Kristianstand (48km).
Airport facilities: Domestic and international flights are available.
Working hours
Normally 0700-1600hrs.
About Grimstad
updated Nov 2013Where it is
Grimstad is located on the SE coast of Norway, approx 20km S of Arendal and 280km S of Oslo.
The port
The port has 2 quays for commercial cargo handling, providing a total berth length of 150m. These quays can accommodate general cargo, bulk cargo and Ro-Ro vessels.
Traffic
Approx 36,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Grimstad
Where does the pilot board at Grimstad?
The pilot boards at Grimstad pilot boarding, 58°23.4′N 008°50.6′E.
What time zone is Grimstad in?
Local time at Grimstad 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 Grimstad?
1025.
Which load line zone is Grimstad 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 Grimstad?
Port State Control at Grimstad: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Grimstad?
The UN/LOCODE of Grimstad is NOGTD.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Grimstad 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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