Lillesand

1. Lillesand pilot boarding Pilot boards58°02.4′N 008°07.6′E

Size limits

Draught 7.3m

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

The widest and best approach to Lillesand Havn is from SE, with entrance Sandsgapet (58°14.2'N 008°24.1'E).

SE approach: Vessels should approach from the SE on the alignment of Saltholmen Light structure with Lillesand Church spire (58°15'N 008°23'E), bearing 327°, which leads close NE of Nordbaane Buoy. Then vessels should pass close to the NE side of Saltholmen, which is steep to, to avoid Langoybaane with a depth of 2.0m or less over it, 0.15nm N, and marked by an iron perch.

Vessels should keep Langoy broad on the beam when passing through Sandgapet to avoid a 9.0m rocky patch, lying on the SW side of this channel, 0.3nm NW of Saltholmen and a rock, awash, marked on an iron perch close to Skogeroy, 0.25nm farther NW. Then vessels should pass between Gullholmskjaeret Light structure and Risholmen, 0.2nm E and vessels should then steer for the required berth.

At night, vessels should approach in the white sector of Saltholmen Light, bearing between 310°-330°, which leads NE of Nordbaane and SW of Gasa (58°13'N 008°28'E) and Indre Malmgrunnen, to within 0.2nm of the light. Then vessels should alter course N on the alignment of the leading lights at Lillesand, bearing 318°, which leads through the fairway NE of Skogeroy and SW of Langoy and Risholmen, into the inner harbour.

Port limits

The harbour district limit includes the waters NW of a line joining Furegrunmen , 0.6nm SSE of Ytre Uloya (57°07'N 008°13'E) and Gasa Light.

Anchorages

Large vessels can anchor off the NW shore of the harbour between Kokkenes and Tingsaker, 0.5nm NNE, in depths from 20.0-30m. Care should be taken to avoid a 4.0m shoal lying 0.5nm NE of Kokkenes.

Vessels of moderate size can anchor between the SW entrance point of the inner harbour and Gullholmen, 0.25nm S, in a depth of 40m.

The inner harbour affords restricted anchorage to small vessels in depths up to 20.0m.

The quarantine anchorage is in Tingsakerfjorden, the NE part of Lillesand haven.

Restrictions

From Jun 15-Aug 15, the speed limit in the port is 5kts within 50m of the shore.

Tugs

Available from Kristiansand.

Charts and publications

Admiralty Pilot NP56, 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.

Communications

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: Pilots monitor 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 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 vessels 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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Agderklinkken in Lillesand, 600m.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kristiansand Airport in Kjevik, 30km.

Working hours

Normally 0830-1230hrs and 1330-1730hrs.

Where it is

Lillesand is on the S coast of Norway, approx 18km N of Kristiansand and 230km S of Oslo.

The port

The port mainly handles dry cargo, passengers and general cargo.

Traffic

Approx 76,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Lillesand?

The pilot boards at Lillesand pilot boarding, 58°02.4′N 008°07.6′E.

What time zone is Lillesand in?

Local time at Lillesand 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 Lillesand?

1025.

Which load line zone is Lillesand 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 Lillesand?

Port State Control at Lillesand: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Lillesand?

The UN/LOCODE of Lillesand is NOLIL.

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