Lodingen

1. Lodingen boarding position a Pilot boards68°12.4′N 015°35.4′E
2. Lodingen boarding position b Pilot boards68°18.3′N 015°55.4′E

Size limits

Largest vessel handled LOA 120m, current max draught reported 6m and 3,000DWT.

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 2.5m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The white sectors of the lights lead from the vicinity of Rotvaer (68°22.0'N 015°57.0'E) into Tjeldsundet and towards Lodingen as follows, with positions from Lodingen Light (white lantern on base, 68°25.0'N 016°01.0'E, on Hjertholmen):

Bearing between 356°-024°, W of Storbaen (6.5nm S), then:

W of Langosholmen and dangers off the SW end of Baroya (5nm S), then:

E of Rotvaer (3.0nm SSW).

Bearing between 307°-349°, SW of Mokkalassene (2.5nm SE), marked by an iron perch.

Baroy Light (68°21.0'N 016°05.0'E), bearing between 160°-174°, leads W of Bolloystabben (3.0nm N), then:

The same bearings astern, E of a spar buoy marking Hjertholmskallen (3.75nm NNW), then:

E of Hamnskellen (4.0nm NNW), marked by a lightbuoy.

The final approach to Lodingen is E of Hjertholmskallen and either side of Hamnskallen. The white sectors (207°-215°) and (223°-234°) of Lodingen Light lead SE of Hamnskallen.

Anchorages

Large vessels anchor approx 0.17nm ESE of Rodholmen, in depths of 30m. The anchor should be let go, with respect to a line joining Radholmen and Hamnskallen (0.35nm E) as follows:

In strong SW winds, S of the line.

In N and NW winds, N of the line.

Small vessels have anchorage available as far W in the bay as possible. Vessels lie best between Radholmen and the Packet Boat quay (0.17nm S), in depths from 12.0-15.0m, clay.

Charts and publications

BA 2327. Admiralty Pilot NP58A, 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

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: Harbour Master and pilots on Ch 16, 13 and 14.

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 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 close W of Rodholmen with slip for vessels up to 30m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Usual supplies are available.

Medical

Nordlandssykehuset HF in Lodingen, 1.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Harstad/Narvik Airport in Evenes, 70km.

Working hours

Normally 0900-1600hrs.

Where it is

Lodingen is situated in the Vest fjord on the E coast of Hinnoy island in the Lofoten Archipelago.

The port

It is a good, well sheltered harbour with easy access. The port mainly handles refrigerated container, passengers, general cargo and fishing activities.

Traffic

Approx 301,500t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Lodingen?

The pilot boards at Lodingen boarding position a, 68°12.4′N 015°35.4′E. Lodingen has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Lodingen in?

Local time at Lodingen 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 Lodingen?

1025.

Which load line zone is Lodingen 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 Lodingen?

Port State Control at Lodingen: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Lodingen?

The UN/LOCODE of Lodingen is NOLOD.

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