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Lyngdal
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilots for Farsund area is arranged through Horten Pilot Booking Centre, Oslofjorden, and is available throughout 24 hours.
Key data
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngdal Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2019Approach
Lyngdalsfjorden is entered between Faroya (58°05.7'N 006°48.7'E) and Spindsodden 0.1nm NE, extends ENE from Farsund. Aptefjorden branches NW from the fjord, 3nm NE of Spindsodden, and Drangsfjorden is an arm leading NE from Aptefjorden.
Charts and publications
BA 1402. Admiralty Pilot NP56, NP286(2)
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 Lyngdal
updated Oct 2019Where it is
Lyngdal is at the head of Lyngdalsfjorden in Vest Agder County.
The port
Lyngdal is a busy and solid ice free port with several docks. The port mainly handles break bulk and offshore.
Traffic
Approx 5,700t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Lyngdal
What are the pilot arrangements at Lyngdal?
Pilots for Farsund area is arranged through Horten Pilot Booking Centre, Oslofjorden, and is available throughout 24 hours.
What time zone is Lyngdal in?
Local time at Lyngdal is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
Who carries out Port State Control at Lyngdal?
Port State Control at Lyngdal: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lyngdal?
The UN/LOCODE of Lyngdal is NOLND.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Lyngdal 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.