Harstad

1. Harstad boarding position a Pilot boards68°22.9′N 016°01.7′E

Size limits

Max draught 9.3m.

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

Range 2.04m.

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

Approach

The harbour can be approached from:

S, from Indreleia in Vagsfjorden, and from an inshore route.

E, from Indreleia in Vagsfjorden.

N, from the E end of Toppsundet.

Berths are accessible direct from the bay fronting Harstad. The alignment (131.5°) of Purksletta Leading Lights (post) on the E side of Gangsabotn leads to one of the oil berths.

Port limits

Harstad Harbour District Limits include several of the surrounding fjords and inlets as follows:

Kasfjorden

Toppsundet

Bergsvagen

SE part of Andfjorden, approx S and E of the meridian lines between Froholmen and Grotavaer; Grotavaer and Andoy; Grytoy and N Hinnoy, to the S entrance point of Kasfjorden.

SW part of Vagsfjorden, approw S and W of the meridian lines between Akeroy and Sandsoy (from Skjellesvikbukta to 4nm E of Klubben); Rolla and Hinnoy, to close E of Grassholmen.

W and N of the meridian line in Tjeldsundet from the N entrance to the junction with Ramsundet.

Excluded from the harbour district are the waters off the Ministry of Defence stations and installations for a distance of 50m from the highest ordinary HW Springs line.

Anchorages

Larger vessels may anchor in Gansasbotn inside a straight line from the Rutebathavna to Gangsasen, sand and mud bottom. Larger vessels may also anchor in Samabukta. Smaller vessels may anchor in Harstadhamn where anchor bolts are available.

Tugs

Small tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 2366, 2327. Admiralty Pilot NP58B, NP286(2)

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Arrival Notification, in the prescribed format, to the Navy should be made 24 hours before entering Norwegian territorial waters (baseline). See country information.

Additional ETA's should be sent 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent.

Communications

Any Norwegian Coastal Radio station can be used for passing messages at long range. All coastal radio stations are operated 24 hours a day throughout the year.

Inmarsat communication available up to Lat 75°N.

VHF: Port Ch 16, 14 and 12.

Standard messages

See Country Information.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered in accordance with Charter Party when vessel is ready to start loading/discharging. When berth is not available for loading/discharging NOR to be tendered when anchoring or according to Charter Party.

Documents

Note: (1) At first port of call in Norway, only.

The above are required by Customs. Additional Crew and Passenger Lists are required by Immigration officials.

There are no special forms to be completed. Agent can supply Customs forms if not available onboard.

Health

There is no need to apply for pratique.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates (SSCC) can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Allowance for crew and officers is that stated on the Personal Effects Declaration. Goods on the declaration are not to be taken ashore. Penalties for non compliance are severe fines. To contact Customs, Tel: +47 77 00 27 00.

Immigration: Board at first port of call (cruise ships only). They require a Crew List and a Passenger List and will make random passport inspections. All passports should be available for a quick clearance which normally takes 15-20 minutes.

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

Available for all types of repairs.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available throughout 24 hours at most quays.

Bunkering: Available in suitable quantities.

Medical

Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge HF Harstad in Harstad, 1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Narvik Airport in Evenes (45km).

Working hours

Normally 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

Harstad is located on the eastern side of Hinno Island, within the Arctic Circle, 297km SW of Tromso.

The port

The port mainly handles general cargo, fishing products, passengers and oil.

Traffic

Approx 417,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Harstad?

The pilot boards at Harstad boarding position a, 68°22.9′N 016°01.7′E.

What time zone is Harstad in?

Local time at Harstad 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 Harstad?

1025.

Which load line zone is Harstad 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 Harstad?

Port State Control at Harstad: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Harstad?

The UN/LOCODE of Harstad is NOHRD.

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