Hafnarfjordur

1. Hafnarfjordur boarding Pilot boards64°04.2′N 022°00.9′W
2. Hafnarfjordur pilot boarding Pilot boards64°04.9′N 022°05.1′W

Size limits

LOA 190m, draught 10.8m and 32,477DWT.

Water density

In Hafnarfjordur 1025 and in Straumsvik from 1000 to 1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Tidal variation is up to 4.5m. Average spring tide 3.9m, neaps 1.5m.

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

Approach

Hafnarfjordur: The harbour is approached by passing "Valhusagrunn" Buoy, 64°04.9'N 022°05.1'W (red, Fl R 3s) and "Helgasker" Buoy 64°04.2'N 022°00.9'W (green, Fl G 3s) on leading line beacons bearing 098° from sea to 400m outside the N breakwater, then turning to 120° in the middle of the outer harbour entrance, depth 10.0m.

The entrance channel to the inner harbour has a width of 150m and a depth of 9.04.0-12.0m.

Caution: Vessels with a draught of 7.0m or greater are warned that shoals exist 1.5nm x 260° from Valhusagrunn Buoy.

Straumsvik: 2nm SE of Hafnarfjordur, the "Straumsvik" fairway buoy is in position 64°02.9'N 022°02.8'W (green, Fl G 3s). The leading beacons are green (Oc G 3s) leading 145° from sea into the inner harbour. The entrance channel has a width of 160m and a depth of 10.0m.

Port limits

The seaward boundary is drawn as follows:

Line 1: 020°, from 64°02.4'N 022°08.0'W (Hraunsnes).

Line 2: 272°, from 64°04.7'N 021°59.2'W (Balaklettur).

These lines cross at 64°04.9'N 022°05.9'W.

Anchorages

For vessels awaiting the pilot a good anchorage is to be found 1nm SSE of the outer buoy ("Valhusagrunn", red), in 64°04.0'N 022°04.0'W, in depths of 30m.

Anchorage may be found in all weathers, except strong wind and waves from SW to NW (225°-315°). A good anchorage for W'ly winds is found 1nm E of Helguvik 64°01.0'N 022°31.0'W. Holding ground sand and mud. Depth 28.0-32m.

Anchorage can be found anywhere in the inner approach. In this part of the fjord the holding is good. Farther W it is rocky in several places.

Restrictions

Hafnarfjordur: Max draught for arriving oil tankers is 9.0m, and they should berth 3 hours before high water.

Straumsvik: This port is very narrow for vessels over LOA 160m, such vessels are berthed and unberthed during daylight hours only.

Tugs

The use of tugs is not compulsory. Hafnarfjordur tug/pilot boat "Throttur" 4t bollard pull and a new tug of 14t bollard pull are available. Further tugs can be arranged from Reykjavik.

Mooring

Tankers are berthed heading W, inside the head of the S breakwater, during daylight only, with tug assistance. The stern of the tanker will usually overhang the end of the quay.

Charts and publications

BA 2733, 2734, 2897. Icelandic charts 31, 36 and 363. Admiralty Pilot NP11.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels must notify ETA to harbour master's office with 96 and 24 hours notice. Vessel to call pilot on VHF Ch 14, 2 hours prior to arrival with details of any dangerous cargo and quantity.

Communications

Port Authority

VHF: Ch 14

Address: Oseyrarbraut 4, 220 Hafnarjordur, Iceland.

Tel: +354-414-2300, Fax: +354 414 2301.

Email: [email protected].

Pilots: Tel: +354 565 2333, (mobile) +354 899 9720.

Health

Pratique is issued by the customs officer on arrival. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: One bottle (0.75 litres) of spirits; 200 cigarettes or equivalent of other tobacco; 6 litres of beer or 1 bottle of wine.

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.

Repairs

All general engine and hull repairs available.

Dry docks

Two floating docks for vessels of 3,000t and 9,000t.

Slipway for vessels up to 600t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all quays.

Bunkering: Bunkers are readily available, supplied by barge or road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

National Hospital Reykjavik, 10km.

Crew change

Easy crew change due to good direct communications.

Transport

Nearest airport: Reykjavik Domestic, 10km; Keflavik International, 35km.

Airport facilities: Domestic and international flights, good direct connections to main airports in W Europe and the E coast of the USA.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri, 0800-1700hrs. Overtime can be arranged. Straumsvik: Unloading aluminium takes place throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Hafnarfjordur is located on the SW coast of Iceland, 7nm SW of Reykjavik.

The port

The port mainly handles, fish, general cargo, break bulk, containers, alumina and clean products.

Where does the pilot board at Hafnarfjordur?

The pilot boards at Hafnarfjordur boarding, 64°04.2′N 022°00.9′W. Hafnarfjordur has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Hafnarfjordur in?

Local time at Hafnarfjordur is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Hafnarfjordur?

The deepest berth listed is at Straumsvik: 10.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Hafnarfjordur?

In Hafnarfjordur 1025 and in Straumsvik from 1000 to 1025.

Which load line zone is Hafnarfjordur in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Hafnarfjordur?

Port State Control at Hafnarfjordur: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hafnarfjordur?

The UN/LOCODE of Hafnarfjordur is ISHAF.

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