Husavik

Size limits

Draught 8.3m

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Tides

Range 1.2m.

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

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained on the approach lead, 185m SW of the end of the W jetty, with the light on the E jetty head, bearing 069° in line with the church, from which a light is exhibited. Care must be taken to avoid a 4.7m patch on the coastal bank 185m SE of this berth. The anchorage is exposed to WNW winds, which are dangerous.

The approach to the anchorage is indicated by the alignment (113.5°) of two leading lights beacons (yellow triangular topmarks on posts), standing 50m apart at the S end of the town.

Restrictions

The max depth in the harbour is 8.0m at LW. When entering the harbour care should be taken not to sail too close to the Husavikhurhofdi.

Charts and publications

BA 2899. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised to agent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to vessel's arrival. Cargo information if applicable to be advised together with any requirements which Master might need the agent to arrange.

Communications

Nes Radio at Nordfjordur is recommended to be used for passing messages at long range. Radio station operates throughout 24 hours. International frequency is 2182kHz. Working frequency for Nes Radio is: Land 1761kHz, ship 2105kHz.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Pilot: Ch 16, 12.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered as per Charter Party.

Documents

Documents are required by Customs, agent and receivers if cargo onboard.

Icelandic Customs use their own forms for Master's Report, Health Declaration and Ship's Stores Declaration. Customs Officer delivers them onboard upon arrival in the first port.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowance for Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Mate is 2 bottles of spirits, 1 carton of cigarettes, 2 cases of beer. For crew the allowance is 1 of each. Penalties for non compliance are a fine and goods are confiscated.

Immigration: There are no special Immigration procedures and formalities. Customs will grant free pratique to vessels. When disembarking crew/passengers, Immigration has to give their permission.

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.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Icelandic Maritime Administration.

Position: Project Manager, Ship and Port Facility Security.

Address: PO Box 120, Vesturvor 2, IS-202 Kopavogur, Iceland.

Tel: +354 560 0000.

Fax: +354 560 0060.

Mob: +354 893 4793

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sigling.is

Port Security Information:

Person responsible for Port Security: Sigurdur Gretarsson (Head, Harbour Division).

Tel: +354 560 0000.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Husavik Hospital is approximately 1 km from the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Akureyri Airport (domestic/international), 95km and Husavik Airport (domestic),15km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime available on request.

Where it is

Husavik is situated towards the Eastern end of the N coast, S of Husavikhurhofdi, on Husavik Promontory.

The port

The port mainly handles fishing, passengers, containers and general cargo. The port also accommodate whale watching tours.

What are the pilot arrangements at Husavik?

Not compulsory. Available if required.

What time zone is Husavik in?

Local time at Husavik is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the water density at Husavik?

1025.

Which load line zone is Husavik in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Who carries out Port State Control at Husavik?

Port State Control at Husavik: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Husavik?

The UN/LOCODE of Husavik is ISHUS.

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