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Mjoeyrarhofn
Key data
updated Nov 2022Size limits
LOA 164m, beam 25.6m, draught 9.0m, 20,000DWT.
Load line zone
Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.
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.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Icelandic Maritime Administration.
Position: Project Manager, Ship and Port Facility Security.
Address: PO Box 120, Vesturvor 2, IS-202 Kopavogur, Iceland.
Tel: +354 560 0000.
Fax: +354 560 0060.
Mob: +354 893 4793
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sigling.is
Port Security Information:
Person responsible for Port Security: Sigurdur Gretarsson (Head, Harbour Division).
Tel: +354 560 0000.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
About Mjoeyrarhofn
updated Nov 2022Where it is
Cuddalore, the principal port and capital of South Arcot District in Tamilnadu State, lies on a backwater formed by the confluent estuaries of Gadilam River and Uppanar River.
The port
Cuddalore is an anchorage worked by lighters which are accommodated at four wharves. It is closed during the monsoon period.
The port handles fertiliser, rice, wheat, rice bran, fertiliser, onions, general cargo and liquid cargo.
Questions about Mjoeyrarhofn
What time zone is Mjoeyrarhofn in?
Local time at Mjoeyrarhofn is UTC+0. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Mjoeyrarhofn in?
Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.
Who carries out Port State Control at Mjoeyrarhofn?
Port State Control at Mjoeyrarhofn: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mjoeyrarhofn?
The UN/LOCODE of Mjoeyrarhofn is ISMJH.
Tips from seafarers
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