Hoyanger

Size limits

Draught 10.7m

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 2.0m.

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

Approach

The white sector of Hoyanger Light, bearing between 041° and 069°, leads to the entrance of Hoyangsfjord, and the white sector of this light, bearing between 219° and 227°, astern, leads towards the head of the fjord.

Attention is drawn to a submarine cable which runs through the entire length of Hoyangsfjord and which has its landing in the NW corner of the fjord.

Anchorages

Small vessels sometimes anchor in the NE corner of the fjord, 0.075nm offshore, in a depth of 50m.

Tugs

Not necessary for berthing but can be ordered from Bergen.

Charts and publications

BA 2291. Admiralty Pilot NP57A, 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: Ch 16 and 09.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Forde Central Hospital in Forde, 100km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sandane Airport, Anda, 150km.

Nearest railway: Bergen.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1500hrs. No work on Sat and Sun.

Where it is

Hoyanger is located in Sognefjord on the W coast of Norway.

The port

The port is very small, capable of handling aluminium and breakbulk.

Traffic

Approx 10,700t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Hoyanger?

Fedje Pilot Station (60°51'N 004°39' E) is 1.3nm NW of Holmengra Light.

What time zone is Hoyanger in?

Local time at Hoyanger 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 Hoyanger?

1025.

Which load line zone is Hoyanger 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 Hoyanger?

Port State Control at Hoyanger: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hoyanger?

The UN/LOCODE of Hoyanger is NOHYR.

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