Malm

Size limits

Max LOA 111.60m, beam 16.80m, draught 5.2m and 4,432DWT.

Water density

1016-1026.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 4.0m

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

Approach

Privately maintained leading lights lead to the jetty.

Anchorages

Vessels can anchor 0.2nm E of the church, in a depth of 23.0m, in clay.

Restrictions

Care should be taken to avoid a small area of reclaimed land which is 0.2nm E of the quay, protruding from the N shore of the fjord.

Mooring

There are 3 buoys (red spar) moored off the N shore in the vicinity of the reclaimed land.

Charts and publications

BA 2307. Admiralty Pilot NP57B.

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.

Grip pilots, 2182kHz.

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 ships 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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at Malm Industripark.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Malm Medical Centre (1.5km) and St. Olav's University Hospital (84km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Trondheim Airport, Vaernes (71km).

Nearest highway: Port has direct access to National Road 720. The route leads into European Route 6, the 3,056km main N to S thoroughfare through Norway and the W of Sweden.

Nearest railway: Steinkjer (14.25km).

Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Malm.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, except holidays.

Where it is

Malm is situated on the W shore of Beitstadsundet, 2.5nm N of Rambergholem, Norway.

The port

The port facilitates Tjuin industrial area in Malm. Following the completion of the SalMar complex, the port will house the largest smolt plant in the world.

What time zone is Malm in?

Local time at Malm 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 Malm?

The deepest berth listed is at Malm Terminal: 5.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Malm?

1016-1026.

Which load line zone is Malm 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 Malm?

Port State Control at Malm: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Malm?

The UN/LOCODE of Malm is NOMLM.

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