Maaloy

1. Maloy channel pilot boarding (Indreleia) Pilot boards60°51.0′N 004°37.0′E

Size limits

LOA 178.57m, beam 27.6m, draught 8.20m, 22,300 DWT.

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

HW: 1.58m

LW: 1.20m

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

Approach

The port can be entered from the N or S. The port is approached from N through Ulvesund, max draught is 18.0m.

The port is approached from S through Maloysundet between the E side of Maaloy (61°55.7'N 005°07.5'E) and the mainland; a causeway joins the islet to Saeteneset, the SE point of Vagsoy. From S through main channel max draught 10.5m.

Port limits

A vessel is considered "arrived" upon docking, but the boundary is 1nm W of nearest land. The N boundary is 1nm N of Vaagsoy Island and the S boundary is the middle of Faafjord.

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Anchorage to be advised by pilot or Harbour Office.

Vessels of considerable size can anchor off the town of Maaloy, avoiding the prohibited area. The bottom is sand and mud or rock, depending on distance offshore. During S winds, there is good anchorage for smaller vessels in Deknepollen (61°55.8'N 005°08.4'E) where the bottom is mud, care being taken to avoid submarine cables close SE and an outfall pipeline which extends about 0.1nm W from near the fish oil factory.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in the fairway E of the line joining Norde Maaloy Light to Goteberghamaren (61°56.5'N 005°08.0'E) a point on Vagsoy 0.6nm N, aand W of the line joining the N light on the E side of Maloysundet to Trolleboflu Light; it is also prohibited near the quays. Submarine cables which exist between Trolleboflu and Leistholmen Lights, and between Leistholmen and the W shore, must be avoided.

Restrictions

Bridge clearance: Maaloysundet is divided into two passages by a small islet, on which stands the central pillar of a bridge spanning it. The vertical clearance of the bridge is 42m over a width of 22.5m, or 40m over a width of 76m. The E passage has a depth of 7.0m and the vertical clearance is 41m over a width of 50m. Lights are exhibited on both sides of the bridge to indicate the centre of each passage.

Speed: Between Maaloysundet and Leistholmen, there is a speed limit of 6kts but larger vessels may proceed at 8kts to improve steering if wind and stream conditions make this speed necessary. In Maaloysundet itself, vessels may adjust speed as necessary for safe steering.

Tugs

Two tugs available, to be ordered from agent, stationed in Maaloy.

Mooring

Mooring information will be provided through the agent or direct from the Harbour Office.

Charts and publications

BA 1428 ; Norwegian 28, 29, 490. Admiralty Pilot NP57A. 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), also Hazmat notification if dangerous/noxious cargo onboard. 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: Nearest radio station Floro Radio: Ch 27, 16.

Maaloy Port Control: Ch 12, 16. E-mail: [email protected].

Harbour Master: Ch 12, 16.

Kvitsoy pilot station: Ch 13, 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 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

A slipway, operated by Baatbygg AS Shipyard, is available at 61° 58.298'N 05° 08.406'E and has a capacity of 4,000t and widths of 8.0 - 18.0m. There is a hangar available at 61° 58.233'N 05° 08.477'E, also operated by Baatbygg Shipyard AS, which allows above-water work regardless of weather conditions. The hangar has 2 x 50t and 8t travelling cranes and has a width of 29.0m and depths at ebb-tide of 7.5m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Five chandlers providing wide range of provisions and stores.

Medical

Nearest clinic: Måløy Legekontor (1km).

Crew change

Possible upon request to agent.

Transport

Nearest railway: Otta (290km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The port of Maaloy is situated on the SE side of Vagsoy on the W coast of Norway, 280km N of Bergen.

The port

Maaloy is a sheltered port, well protected from the open sea. It is both a commercial harbour and a fishing port and has favourable approaches from both the N and the S. Maaloy is a good base for maritime activities with its quays and wide range of services. A total of 3,500m of quays offer excellent mooring conditions for all types of vessels.

Maaloy is a major port with extensive shipments of containers, general, refrigerated cargo and ferries to North Sea ports and the Baltic. Maaloy harbour is well suited for transhipment cargo and is much used by other parts of Norway.

Traffic

Approx. 260,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Maaloy?

The pilot boards at Maloy channel pilot boarding (Indreleia), 60°51.0′N 004°37.0′E.

What time zone is Maaloy in?

Local time at Maaloy 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 Maaloy?

The deepest berth listed is at Pelagia Maaloy: 8.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Maaloy?

1025.

Which load line zone is Maaloy 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 Maaloy?

Port State Control at Maaloy: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Maaloy?

The UN/LOCODE of Maaloy is NOMAY.

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