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Kvalsund
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 6.0m
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 Kvalsund
updated Oct 2017Where it is
Kvalsund is on the NW coast of Finnmark.
The port
Kvalsund is a small natural coastal harbour. There is a cargo pier with a depth of 4.9 - 6.1m.The anchorage depths are 12.5m - 13.7m.
Questions about Kvalsund
What time zone is Kvalsund in?
Local time at Kvalsund is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kvalsund?
Port State Control at Kvalsund: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kvalsund?
The UN/LOCODE of Kvalsund is NOKVS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kvalsund 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.
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