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Grundarfjordur
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage to and from the harbour is offered but not compulsory.
Key data
updated Aug 2017Size limits
LOA 160m, beam 18m, draught 6.7m.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Tides
Range 4.0m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundarfjordur 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 Aug 2017Approach
Grundarfjordhur is entered between Krossnes (64°58.0'N 023°22.0'W) and Skarfatangi, 5nm NE.
Anchorages
Good anchorage may be obtained in a depth of 15.0m, very good holding ground, in the SE part of Grundarfjordhur and the E side of the fjord.
With local knowledge, caution is necessary as there are reefs in this vicinity of the anchorage area.
Charts and publications
BA 2976, 2898. Icelandic Hydrographic Service 1994 No. 426. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notification of ETA should be given 24 hours in advance and a further notification 1 hour prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Pilot: Ch 12.
Tel: +354 4386705 / +354 8631033, Email: [email protected]
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.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Icelandic Maritime Administration.
Position: Project Manager, Ship and Port Facility Security.
Address: PO Box 120, Vesturvor 2, IS-202 Kopavogur, Iceland.
Tel: +354 560 0000.
Fax: +354 560 0060.
Mob: +354 893 4793
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sigling.is
Port Security Information:
Person responsible for Port Security: Sigurdur Gretarsson (Head, Harbour Division).
Tel: +354 560 0000.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
Port services
updated Aug 2017Bunkers, water and stores
Bunker: Available.
Water: Available.
Medical
Grundarfjordur Healthcare Centre, 0.4km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Stykkisholmur Airport, 30km.
About Grundarfjordur
updated Aug 2017Where it is
Grundarfjordur is located on the S side of Breidafjordur on the W coast of iceland.
The port
The port handles general cargo, cruise, passengers and liquid cargo.
Questions about Grundarfjordur
What are the pilot arrangements at Grundarfjordur?
Pilotage to and from the harbour is offered but not compulsory.
What time zone is Grundarfjordur in?
Local time at Grundarfjordur is UTC+0. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Grundarfjordur in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Who carries out Port State Control at Grundarfjordur?
Port State Control at Grundarfjordur: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Grundarfjordur?
The UN/LOCODE of Grundarfjordur is ISGRF.
Tips from seafarers
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