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Kvinesdal
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 11.5m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eramet Terminal | 11.50 m | — | 3 |
| Stolt Sea Farm Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
There is a port radio station at Flekkefjord (58°17.5'N 006°39.5'E).
Notices and regulations
Submarine pipelines extend 0.6nm SW from Laksemannen (58°16.3'N 006°53.2'E), the N entrance point of Kvina River, and 0.75nm SSW from the shore 0.225nm NNW of Laksemannen.
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 Kvinesdal
updated Oct 2019Where it is
Kvinesdal Havn is situated at the head of the Fedafjorden.
The port
The port mainly handles magnesia, steel products, break bulk and general cargo,
Traffic
Approx 60,900t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Kvinesdal
What time zone is Kvinesdal in?
Local time at Kvinesdal 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 Kvinesdal?
The deepest berth listed is at Eramet Terminal: 11.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kvinesdal?
Port State Control at Kvinesdal: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kvinesdal?
The UN/LOCODE of Kvinesdal is NOKVD.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kvinesdal 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.