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Leknes
Key data
updated Dec 2017Size limits
LOA 230m, draught 7.5m.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leknes Terminal | 7.50 m | 230 m | 1 |
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
Port services
updated Oct 2020Bunkers, water and stores
Equinor bunkering service available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Leknes Airport
About Leknes
updated Dec 2017Where it is
Leknes is located on the W of the Vestvagoy Island in the middle of Lofoten archipelago, Nordland Norway.
The port
The port is the largest cruise port in Nordland and handles general cargo, Ro-Ro and passengers.
Traffic
Approx 756,000t of cargo, 300 vessels and 44,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Leknes
What time zone is Leknes in?
Local time at Leknes 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 Leknes?
The deepest berth listed is at Leknes Terminal: 7.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Leknes 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 Leknes?
Port State Control at Leknes: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Leknes?
The UN/LOCODE of Leknes is NOLKN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Leknes 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.