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Melbu
Pilot
- Melbu Pilot boards68°28.0′N 014°48.0′E
Key data
updated Nov 2019Size limits
LOA 93m, Beam 16m, 3,546 DWT.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbu Fryseterminal | — | 93 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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 Melbu
updated Sep 2019Where it is
Melbu is located on the S coast of the Hadseloya Island, a village in the municipality of Hadsel in Nordland, Norway.
The port
Melbu harbour is a state fishing port.
Traffic
Approx 23,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Melbu
Where does the pilot board at Melbu?
The pilot boards at Melbu, 68°28.0′N 014°48.0′E.
What time zone is Melbu in?
Local time at Melbu 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 Melbu?
Port State Control at Melbu: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Melbu?
The UN/LOCODE of Melbu is NOMEL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Melbu 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.
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