Mandal

1. Mandal boarding, 1.5 miles SE of Oksoy Pilot boards58°03.3′N 008°05.6′E

Water density

1025 at berths away from the river.

Load line zone

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

Tides

The tidal range is negligible in the harbour but meteorological conditions can create large changes in the water level. At Tregde (58°00'N 007°34'E), approx 4nm ESE of Mandal, mean spring range is about 0.2m and mean neap range is about 0.1m.

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

Approach

The main route into Mandal from seaward is through Mannefjorden, (58°00'N 007°28'E), from within which routes can be chosen:

To approach mandal itself by passing close E of Hattholmen (58°00'N 007°28'E), then N towards the harbour; with entry through a dredged channel.

For the deep water approach to the fuelling berth and deep water commercial port by passing between Faeroy (57°59.7'N 007°29.4'E) and Stusoy, 0.3nm N; then N in the fairway between Stosoy and the mainland and finally NE between Gismeroya and the mainland, direct into the port area.

The SW and SSE approaches are suitable for small vessels with local knowledge only.

At night, vessels should enter the fjord in the white sector of Hattholmen Light, bearing between 335°-356° which leads NNW for about 5.0nm. When Hattholmen Light is distant 0.5nm, vessels should keep in the sector of Sjosanden Light, bearing between 352°-355°, which leads N for about 1.5nm passing between Hattholmbaen (marked by a spar buoy (isolated danger)) and Gulholmen. Then E of Ostre Hattholmen and W of Bjorneskjaer (black with diagonal white stripe, height 2.0m) and Buskebaen (spar buoy (isolated danger). From this sector Nedre Malmoy Leading Lights (58°01'N 007°28'E) are in alignment, bearing 043°, leading NE through the dredged channel into the mouth of Mandalselva.

The fairway to the quays is marked with buoys (spar). A light is exhibited from the head of Pirhola jetty, on the NW entrance point of Mandalselva 0.22nm E of Sjosanden Light structure.

Kastelpynten Light is exhibited from a position on the W bank of the river 0.15nm N of Pirhola jetty. Mollebakken Light is exhibited on the W bank of the river 0.17nm NW of Kastelpynton. These lights in line, bearing 313°, indicate the turning point up the river from the Nedre Malmoy leading line.

Deep water approach to the deep water commercial port: From Mannefjorden an approach to the berths at Kleven and Gismeroya leads ENE in deep water for about 1.5nm. When clear of Kalkskjaer, a small islet on which stands Kalkskaer Light post and a beacon (black truncated cone, white band, height 2.0m), the track leads N for about 0.4nm through the channel between Stusoy and the mainland. Then into the port of the alignment (324°) of Kleven Leading Lights (posts) (58°01.4'N 007°28.6'E), which stands at the head of Kleven Harbour.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available in Mannefjordan, 58°00.5'N 007°27.5'E in a depth of 25m. Small vessels anchor at Bankefjorden, 58°00.7'N 007°26.0'E in a depth of 12m.

Kleven (58°01.3'N 007°28.9'E) in depths of 31m, clay, with land ties to mooring rings.

Restrictions

Speed: Within the harbour district, speed shall not exceed 7kts. Under no circumstances must the speed be great enough to create wash which may cause damage or danger to other vessels or the harbour installations.

Speed limits: 5kts inside Mandalselva and 7kts inside a line drawn from the river mouth 0.6nm SW to Aspholmen, then 0.4nm W across Bankefjorden to Hobdeodden (58°00.7'N 007°25.6'E)

A bridge which crosses Mandalselva approx 0.6nm above the entrance, has a vertical clearance of 3.5m.

The bridge connecting Gismeroya with Kleven has a vertical clearance of 4.7m. Landing and unauthorised approach within 50m are prohibited around the military restricted area of Homsvika (58°00.4'N 007°30.0'E).

Tugs

Available, (contact Harbour Office).

Charts and publications

BA 1402; Norwegian 10, 457. 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

Mandal, Kleven and Gismeroy are contacted through Farsund Radio on VHF Ch 12 and 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

Masters should contact their agents 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

Repairs

Various types of repairs are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available in town.

Medical

Mandal Naprapatklinikk in Mandal, 2.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kristiansand Airport in Kjevik, 58km.

Nearest railway: Kristiansand Station, 43km.

Working hours

Mon-Fri, 0700-1200hrs and 1230-1530hrs. Half day on Saturday. Overtime available on request.

Where it is

Mandal is situated in the mouth of the Mandalselva, a river which flows into the head of Mannefjorden. Mandal is Norway's most southern town and stands on the W bank of the river with Malmoy on the E bank. The deep water commercial port lies between Kleven and Gismeroya, about 0.7nm E of Mandal; and the deep water fuelling berth is at Homsvik (58°00.4'N 007° 30'E).

The port

The port comprises 3 harbours, Mandal, Gismeroya and Kleven.

The port mainly handles breakbulk, dry bulk, liquid cargo and fishing.

Traffic

Approx 420,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Mandal?

The pilot boards at Mandal boarding, 1.5 miles SE of Oksoy, 58°03.3′N 008°05.6′E.

What time zone is Mandal in?

Local time at Mandal 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 Mandal?

1025 at berths away from the river.

Which load line zone is Mandal 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 Mandal?

Port State Control at Mandal: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mandal?

The UN/LOCODE of Mandal is NOMAN.

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