Kristiansund

Size limits

Draught 9.8m

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 max 2.14m, min 0.34m (springs); max 1.68m, min 0.80m (neaps).

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

Approach

Three entrances lead to the harbour: Sorsundet: Has a width of 90m and a depth of 12.2m. It is entered between Baltserneset (the W point of Innlandet) and Smorvikneset, 0.3nm N.

Markusundet: Has a width of 150m and a depth of 27.4m. It is entered E of Sjursvika at the SE point of Innlandet.

Nordsundet: Has a width of 40m and a depth of 5.2m. This leads 0.3nm WSW from Dalasundet into the inner harbour of Kristiansund.

Port limits

Kristiansund harbour limits include the near approaches and is bounded by the following limits: Fausken (63°09.9'N 007°39.5'E), then 7nm E to Sandholmen on the NE side of Talgsjoen, then 2.75nm SSW to Arholmen, then 4nm W along the S side of the fairway in Omsundet and Bolgsvaet to Vestre Bolgfallet (63°05.6'N 007°43.7'E), then 2nm NW to Steinneset, close S of Staveneset, then 3nm N to Fausken.

Anchorages

Medium sized and smaller vessels can anchor in the inner harbour and in Dalasundet. Larger vessels can find good anchorage in Bolgsvaet, S of the harbour. It is prohibited to anchor in the entrances.

Restrictions

Nordsund Bridge: Nordsundet is spanned by Nordsund Bridge which has a vertical clearance of 28m over a width of 30m.

Sorsund Bridge: Spans close E of the breakwater and has a vertical clearance of 38m in the centre and 32m at the sides.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Mooring

Mooring boats and linesmen are available on request.

Charts and publications

BA 1429, 1428, Norwegian 454. Admiralty Pilot NP57B, 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.

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.

Vessels arriving in quarantine are required to anchor in the inner harbour and await the orders of the health authority.

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. To contact Customs, Tel: +47 71 67 20 22.

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.

Notices and regulations

Within the harbour area, the speed of a vessel is to be no greater than good seamanship and manoeuvrability require. Speed is to be reduced as requisite to prevent wash in the following channels: Nordsundet W of Teistholmen, Markussundet N of the cold store at Sjursvika, Sorsundet E of the breakwater, Holmasundet and Overvagen.

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Available. There are 2 bunker boats each with a capacity of approx 100t. Gas oil and lub oil can be readily supplied, intermediate and heavy fuel must be ordered in advance, as it has to be shipped from Trondheim.

Fresh water: Available from several wharves and also from barges.

Medical

Kristiansund.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kvernberget, Kristiansund N (8km).

Airport facilities: Daily flights to Oslo, Trondheim and Bergen.

Nearest railway: Andalsnes/Oppdal.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1630hrs. Limited overtime can be arranged.

Where it is

The port of Kristiansund is situated on the W coast of Norway, 134km N of Aalesund.

The port

The port is one of the best sheltered harbours on the W coast and offers safe shelter for vessels in all kinds of weather. The harbour is always ice free.

There are daily calls by coastal vessels (N and S bound) on the Bergen - Kirkenes route. Also frequent calls by scheduled cargo ships to the UK and the continent. The main service base (Vestbase) for exploration and developing of oil and gas fields between Lat 62°N and Lat 66°N is situated here.

Main imports include: Coal, iron, manufactured goods, salt, jute, fruit and olive oil. Main exports include: Fish and fish products.

Traffic

Approx 12,440,000t of cargoes,18,400 TEU and around12,500 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kristiansund?

Request for pilot should be made at least 24 hours prior to arrival to Kristiansund Pilot, Fax: +47 71 57 08 00, VHF Ch 16, 13 or through vessel's agent.

What time zone is Kristiansund in?

Local time at Kristiansund 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 Kristiansund?

The deepest berth listed is at Kristiansund Fryseterminal: 9.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kristiansund?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kristiansund 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 Kristiansund?

Port State Control at Kristiansund: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kristiansund?

The UN/LOCODE of Kristiansund is NOKSU.

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