Husnes

Size limits

Max LOA 199.92, Max BEAM 32.26, 60.000DWT to 70,000DWT.

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 1.0m.

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

Approach

Husnesfjord is approached from the S through Bomlafjord and from the N through Langenuen.

Anchorages

Vessels can anchor off the quay in depths of 16.0-20.0m, bottom moraine.

Anchorage can be taken off Husnes in Ondarheimsvag,

in 12.8 to 16.5m, sand. This area is presented to N

winds.

Tugs

Tugs are available from Bergen, Haugesund or Stavanger.

Mooring

Vessels berth port side alongside.

Charts and publications

BA 2304. 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), also Hazmat notification if dangerous/noxious cargo onboard. See country information.

Additional ETA's 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: Port: Ch 16 and 09.

The port can be contacted, as follows:

1. VHF: VHF channel 9

2. Telephone: 47-53-475070

47-53-475000 (after office hours)

3. Facsimile: 47-53-475015

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 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

Minor repairs can be carried out.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, from the quay.

Medical

There is a hospital at Stord, which is 1 hour from Husnes. Seamen's doctor, Tel: +47 53 47 65 55 (Saebovik).

Transport

Nearest airport: Bergen.

Airport facilities: Domestic and European connections are available.

Nearest railway: Bergen.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1500hrs; alumina discharging, Mon-Sat, throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Husnes is located on the W coast of Norway in Husnesfjord, 80km S of Bergen.

The port

The port is currently open for commercial operations.

Husnes is sheltered from the W by Bogeneset and open to the N. The main industries are shipbuilding, agriculture, break bulk and aluminium.

What time zone is Husnes in?

Local time at Husnes 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 Husnes?

1025.

Which load line zone is Husnes 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 Husnes?

Port State Control at Husnes: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Husnes?

The UN/LOCODE of Husnes is NOHUS.

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