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Haroysundet
Key data
updated May 2026Size limits
LOA 117.27m, beam 22m, draught 6m, 6600DWT.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haroysundet Harbour | 6.00 m | 109 m | 4 |
| Haroya | — | 117 m | 1 |
| Haroysundet East | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2026Approach
The harbour is normally entered from SW between Indre Haroya and Ospholmen. The channels are only suitable for small vessels, the channel E of Indre Haroya is confined by a road embankment with a bridge and the N channel of Ytre Haroya is closed.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be found E of Ytre Haroy and NE of Indre Haroy, in depths of around 8.0m, sand.
Charts and publications
BA 1428. US Publications 182. Admiralty Pilot NP57B, NP283(1).
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
About Haroysundet
updated May 2026Where it is
Haroysundet harbour is positioned between the mainland and the islets of Ytre Haroya and Indre Haroya.
The port
The following cargoes are handled: sand, gravel, clay, kaolin, RO-RO freight, fishing, breakbulk, reefer and live stock.
Questions about Haroysundet
What time zone is Haroysundet in?
Local time at Haroysundet 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 Haroysundet?
The deepest berth listed is at Haroysundet Harbour: 6.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Haroysundet?
Port State Control at Haroysundet: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Haroysundet?
The UN/LOCODE of Haroysundet is NOHRS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Haroysundet 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.