Mo I Rana

1. Mo I Rana boarding position Pilot boards66°17.0′N 012°12.5′E

Size limits

LOA 260m, beam 32.26m, 83,353DWT

Water density

1010-1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 1.6m.

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

Port limits

The W harbour limit is a line drawn NNE across Ranafjord, from Haukneset, (66°17.4'N, 014°02.8'E).

Anchorages

Outer anchorage is available at Nesnaflaket, about 40nm to berth.

Anchorage is prohibited NE of a line joining the Bulk Terminal, 1nm N of Mo I Rana Church and Aneset, 0.5nm NW.

Tugs

Two tugs available. Tugs for berthing at Mo I Rana are recommended for vessels over 12,000DWT and are available 24 hours.

Mooring

For berthing information contact Port Authority on VHF Ch 12, 16, or Tel: +47 75 13 47 00. Rana Industriterminal can be contacted on Ch 09.

Charts and publications

BA 2310, NP58A, 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

Telephone (HM): +47 75 134703

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 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

Minor deck and engine repairs are undertaken, but there are no docking or slipping facilities.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Ship's Supplies: All types of supplies and provisions.

Bunkering: Available at berths and by road tankers.

Medical

Rana Sykehus, Mo I Rana, 5km. Advance notice of the requirements for medical or dental attention is advisable if vessels are staying no longer than one day.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Mo I Rana, 12km. Daily connections with main routes from Trondheim and Bodo.

Airport facilities: Airport terminal with facilities for crew change and airfreight.

Nearest railway: Mo I Rana, 1km.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0600-2200hrs. Fri-Sun by arrangement.

Where it is

Mo I Rana is located at the head of Ranafjord, approx 50nm from Aasvaer Pilot Station and 241km S of Bodo.

The port

Mo I Rana, an industrial port, is designated as a free port, one of only two in Norway. The port is open all year round. Two of the quays are directly connected to the main railway network.

The fjord is well marked and deep, with vessels able to anchor in the roads in depths ranging from 11-44m. Pilots embark at Aasvaer Lighthouse. Pilots may advise an alternative place of anchorage if necessary.

Exports: Iron ore, steel, ferrochrome and ferro Silisium.

Imports: Iron ore for export and ferro industry materials.

Traffic

Approx 4,152,000t of cargo and 1,310 vessels are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Mo I Rana?

The pilot boards at Mo I Rana boarding position, 66°17.0′N 012°12.5′E.

What time zone is Mo I Rana in?

Local time at Mo I Rana 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 Mo I Rana?

1010-1025.

Which load line zone is Mo I Rana 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 Mo I Rana?

Port State Control at Mo I Rana: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mo I Rana?

The UN/LOCODE of Mo I Rana is NOMQN.

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