Mosjoen

Size limits

Max LOA 199.99m, beam 30m, draught 11.5m, 37,153DWT.

Water density

1010.

Load line zone

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

Tides

MHWS 2.7m; MLWS 0.4m. Greatest range observed 4.0m.

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

Approach

The route leads in the middle of the channel, from the vicinity of Sornesskjeret (65°58'N 012°53'E), through the E arm of Vefsnfjorden, to Mosjoen (11nm SE).

The white sector 314°-323° of Akvikskjer Light (65°59'N 012°52'E), astern, leads in the fairway to a position approx 3nm SE, passing (with positions given from the light):

SE of Fjordgrunnen (0.5nm SE), then NE of Sornesskjeret (0.7nm SSE), then SW of Nabben (1.25nm SE), then NE of Kvitneset (3nm SSE).

The white sector 299.5°-305.5° of Sornesskjeret Light (65°68'N 012°53'E), astern, leads in the fairway to the vicinity of Alterneset (8nm SE), passing:

SW of Korsneset (3nm SE of the light), then NE of a spar buoy (0.15nm N of Alterneset) marking Alternesgrunnen.

The white sector 127°-179° of Alterneset Light (white lantern on piles, 65°54'N 013°08'E) leads SE in the fairway, passing (positions given from the light):

Close NE of land near Digermulen (3nm NW), and:

W of the coastal bank off Forneset (1.5nm N).

The line bearing 331° of Alterneset Light, changing from red to white, astern, indicates the centre of the channel to Mosjoen (3nm SSE).

The white sector 154°-160° of Mosjoen Light (white lantern on concrete column, 65°51'N 013°11.2'E) leads SSE in the fairway, passing:

E of Alterneset, then W of Skjerflesa (2.25nm NNW of the light).

Anchorages

The following anchorages are available (positions from Mosjoen Light):

For large vessels off Halsoya (0.9nm N) in a depth of 30m, sand and clay, or off the aluminium works (0.2nm N) in a depth of 40m, sand and clay.

For small vessels off Rynes (1.25nm NNW) in a depth of 10m.

Tugs

Tugs are ordered by the agent from Sandnessjoen.

Charts and publications

BA 259, 1430. Admiralty Pilot 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

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.

VHF: Ch 16, 12 and 14.

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.

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 repairs are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel oil and Diesel Oil are available in small quantities by road tanker. LNG bunkers is available at New Quay and Veidekke Quay.

Stores: Various supplies are available.

Medical

Helgelandssykehuset Mosjoen Hospital, 3.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Mosjoen, 10km.

Nearest railway: Available locally in Mosjoen.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri, 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

Mosjoen is situated at the head of Vefsnfjorden, on the Arctic coast of Norway, approx 60km from the Swedish border and 332km S of Bodo.

The port

The local industries include metal, aluminium products and timbers. The principal commodities handled at port are general cargo, various dry bulk, LNG, liquid chemicals and asphalt.

Traffic

Approx 1,300,000t of cargo, 23,000TEU and 700 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Mosjoen?

Pilotage should be ordered through SafeSeaNet but may be ordered through the Londingen Pilot Booking Center at additional costs.

What time zone is Mosjoen in?

Local time at Mosjoen 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 Mosjoen?

The deepest berth listed is at Alcoa Mosjoen Terminal: 11.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mosjoen?

1010.

Which load line zone is Mosjoen 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 Mosjoen?

Port State Control at Mosjoen: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mosjoen?

The UN/LOCODE of Mosjoen is NOMJF.

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