PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Hellvik
Pilot
updated Aug 2012Pilot arranged through SafeSeaNet or Horten Pilot Booking Centre, Oslofjorden.
Pilot boards in the vicinity of 58°27'N 005°51'E, 1.5nm NNW of Eigeroy Light.
Key data
updated Nov 2019Size limits
LOA 90m, beam 14m, draught 5.3m.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellvik Terminal | 5.30 m | 90 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2019Anchorages
vessels may anchor in the middle of the inner harbour, in depths of 7.0-8.0m.
Charts and publications
BA 272. Norwegian 467. Admiralty Pilot NP56, NP286(2).
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 Hellvik
updated Nov 2019Where it is
Hellvik is located approx 4.5nm WSW of Egersund.
The port
The port handles dry bulk cargo.
Traffic
Approx 150,000t of cargo, and 70 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Hellvik
What are the pilot arrangements at Hellvik?
Pilot arranged through SafeSeaNet or Horten Pilot Booking Centre, Oslofjorden.
What time zone is Hellvik in?
Local time at Hellvik 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 Hellvik?
The deepest berth listed is at Hellvik Terminal: 5.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Hellvik 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 Hellvik?
Port State Control at Hellvik: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hellvik?
The UN/LOCODE of Hellvik is NOHEL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Hellvik 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.