Halden

1. Halden boarding, Sekkefluene Pilot boards58°58.8′N 011°03.9′E

Size limits

Draught 7.0m

Water density

1015.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.4m. Mean spring range is approx 0.3m but the effect of meteorological conditions is very noticeable. During prolonged W'ly winds in the Skagerrak, the water piles up in Iddefjorden.

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

Approach

Hollenderen Light (59°07'N 011°22'E) is exhibited on the N shore of the channel between Brattoy and the mainland. The fairway through this channel, which leads to the N end of the outer harbour, is indicated by the alignment of 2 leading lights, bearing 087°, situated 3.5 and 0.5nm E of Hollenderen Light structure. It is marked on the S side by a spar buoy moored 0.05nm SSW of the light structure.

The white sector of Skysskafferen Light, bearing between 166° and 172°, astern, leads between Kuskjaera and the SW end of Sauoy to the outer harbour anchorage.

Sauoysund, the narrow entrance channel to the inner harbour from the S, has a least depth of 6.6m. It is marked by 3 spar buoys on its W and E sides. Two leading lights in line, bearing 024°, lead through the fairway of Sauoysund. The front light is exhibited from the W side of the Customs house at the NE end of the inner harbour and the rear light from the roof of a building 0.05nm NNE.

Port limits

The harbour area includes all Norwegian waters in the following sounds: Svinesund to the E of Sponvikskansen Light, it's NW entrance point: Ringdalsfjorden (59°07'N 011°19'E) and Iddefjorden (59°05'N 011°23'E).

Anchorages

The outer harbour, situated between the E side of Brattoy and Sauoy, affords good anchorage in depths of from 13-18m, mud.

The inner harbour lies on the E side of Sauoy and affords good anchorage to small vessels in depths 6.0-8.0m, mud.

The quarantine anchorage is between Kuskjaera and Brattoy (59°07'N 011°22'E).

Tugs

The port has 3 small tugs, larger ones are available from Fredrikstad.

Charts and publications

BA 3160. Admiralty Pilot NP56, NP286(2).

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

Repairs

Minor repairs can be carried out.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Is available at the quays on application to the fire brigade.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Sydsiden Legesenter in Halden, 1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Moss Airport Rygge in Rygge, 60km.

Nearest railway: Halden.

Working hours

Normally 0700-2200hrs.

Where it is

The port of Halden is situated on the E side of Oslo Fjord, 116km SE of Oslo.

The port

Halden is situated on both sides of the mouth of Tistedalselva at the junction of Ringdalsfjorden and Iddefjorden.

The port has two distinctive parts, an inner and outer harbour.

Icebreaker assistance is required during winter for vessel manoeuvres.

Exports are paper, cellulose, timber and granite.

Imports are chemicals, coke, oil and fertilisers.

Traffic

Approx 550,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Halden?

The pilot boards at Halden boarding, Sekkefluene, 58°58.8′N 011°03.9′E.

What time zone is Halden in?

Local time at Halden 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 Halden?

1015.

Which load line zone is Halden 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 Halden?

Port State Control at Halden: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Halden?

The UN/LOCODE of Halden is NOHAL.

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