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Hommelvik
Pilot
updated Mar 2018The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) have introduced new booking regulations for requesting marine pilots, merging all pilot booking procedures into one common regulation to improve access to current regulations in all coastal areas.
Norwegian State Pilot can be ordered electronically, using the SafeSeaNet (SSN) (http://www.kystverket.no/en).
Alternative booking of Pilot can be done via Kvitsoy Pilot Centre which may incur additional charges.
Pilot boards at 63°39.00'N 9°14.90'E passing Trondheim.
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 4.1m
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hommelvik | 4.10 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 Mar 2018Approach
Hommelvik Bay is entered SE of the Rota Light (63°25.99'N 10°45.26'E).
Anchorages
Available in 25m to 35m of sand on the West side of Hommelvik Bay, near its head. Vessels may anchor almost anywhere in the Bay, depending on weather conditions.
Charts and publications
BA1429. NP286(2).
US43244. US Sailing Directions No 182 (North and West Coasts of Norway).
Norwegian Nautical Chart (Kartverket) No 130 (Trondheimsfjorden. Trondheim â Skogn)
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 Hommelvik
updated Mar 2018Where it is
The small port area of Hommelvik is located at the SW end of Hommelvik Bay, which leads out into Stjordalsfjorden, 11nm East of Trondheim and approx 85nm from Haltenbanken and the Norwegian Sea.
The port
There is a 300m long quay for handling break bulk goods and scrap metal.
Questions about Hommelvik
What are the pilot arrangements at Hommelvik?
The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) have introduced new booking regulations for requesting marine pilots, merging all pilot booking procedures into one common regulation to improve access to current regulations in all coastal areas.
What time zone is Hommelvik in?
Local time at Hommelvik 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 Hommelvik?
The deepest berth listed is at Hommelvik: 4.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Hommelvik 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 Hommelvik?
Port State Control at Hommelvik: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hommelvik?
The UN/LOCODE of Hommelvik is NOHOK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Hommelvik 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.
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