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Jelsa
Key data
updated Apr 2019Size limits
Max draught: 11.1.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norsk Stein Jelsa | 11.10 m | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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 Jelsa
updated Jul 2018Where it is
Jelsa is located in the Jelsa fjord, 50km N of Slavanger.
The port
The port has a large quarry handling aggregates. The port also handles general cargo.
Questions about Jelsa
What time zone is Jelsa in?
Local time at Jelsa 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 Jelsa?
The deepest berth listed is at Norsk Stein Jelsa: 11.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Jelsa?
Port State Control at Jelsa: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Jelsa?
The UN/LOCODE of Jelsa is NOJEL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Jelsa 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.