Leirvik

Size limits

LOA 120m and draught 5m from the latest audit.

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

Leirvik is entered between Sponavikneset and Valoyodden, 1nm NE.

At night, the white sector of Husoysnaget Light, bearing between 322.5°-010°, leads between Sponavikflu and Ytstoy to within 0.2nm of the light. The white sector of the light, bearing between 084.5°-128°, covers the anchorage.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained by large vessels in the W part of Leirvik. The best berth is 0.2nm NNE of Skottaflu Light structure in a depth of approx 40m, sand and clay. Care is necessary to avoid a submarine cable which exists off the N shore.

Restrictions

An overhead cable with a vertical clearance of 20m crosses the passage N of Valoy.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 286. Admiralty Pilot NP57A, NP283(1).

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 ETAs 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: Call "Leirvik Port" on Ch 16.

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.

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 are available.

Dry docks

Vessels up to LOA 50m can be accommodated at Oma slip, Tel: +47 53 41 21 44.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at the quays.

Bunkering: Available, In small quantities, through Agasoster Baat Services, Tel: +47 53 41 60 62.

Medical

Landsbylegane Stord in Stord, 700m.

Transport

Nearest airport: Stord Lufthamn in Stord, 13km.

Nearest railway: Bergen Station in Bergen, 80km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1800hrs.

Where it is

Leirvik is located on the SE coast of Stord Island, approx 18.5km SW of Husnes.

The port

Leirvik is a well sheltered port located at the SE end of Stord and entered between Sponavikneset and Valoyodden. Shelter is provided from the E by Ytstoy, Midtoy and Valoy, though is exposed to the SE.

What are the pilot arrangements at Leirvik?

Not compulsory but is available at Kopervik for vessels entering the harbour.

What time zone is Leirvik in?

Local time at Leirvik 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 Leirvik?

1025.

Which load line zone is Leirvik 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 Leirvik?

Port State Control at Leirvik: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Leirvik?

The UN/LOCODE of Leirvik is NOLRI.

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