Holmestrand

Size limits

Draught 6.8m

Load line zone

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

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

Approach

Holmestrand leading lights (59°29.4'N 010°19.4'E) in line, bearing 238°, lead to the town of Holmestrand from N of Langoy, passing N of Sotfjellhausen and S of Lillehalsen (3m shoal, marked on the S side by a spar buoy) and Sydvestnebbet (lies at the S end of a chain of shoals extending 1nm NNW to Kommersoy).

Port limits

Extends 4.0nm Nw from Mulodden Light (59°29'N 010°21'E) to Kattholmene, then SW to Bogen. The limit includes several berthing and anchorage areas.

Anchorages

Vessels which have not been allocated an anchoring or mooring berth can anchor 0.5nm N of the leading light structures, taking care to avoid a submarine pipeline and submarine cable, 0.25nm NW of this anchorage.

Tugs

Available by arrangement.

Charts and publications

BA 1402. Admiralty Pilot NP56, 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 ETAs should be sent 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent.

Communications

Radio: 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: Contact "Tjome Radio".

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.

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 at all quays.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering : Fuel is available in small quantities.

Stores: Available in the town.

Medical

Vestfold Hospital Trust in Tonsberg, 28km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sandefjord Airport in Sandefjord, 43km.

Nearest railway: Holmestrand Railway, 1km..

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Holmestrand is located on the SE coast of Norway, 70km S of Oslo.

The port

Main cargo handled by the port are breakbulk, vegetable oils, passengers and dry bulk.

Traffic

Approx 48,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Holmestrand?

Not compulsory but available from Hvasser Pilot Station.

What time zone is Holmestrand in?

Local time at Holmestrand is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

Which load line zone is Holmestrand 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 Holmestrand?

Port State Control at Holmestrand: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Holmestrand?

The UN/LOCODE of Holmestrand is NOHOL.

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