Namsos

1. Namsos pilot boarding, Raudoyleia Pilot boards64°24.0′N 010°14.0′E

Size limits

LOA 250m, draught 15.50m, 100,000DWT.

Water density

1015-1020.

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 average throughout the year, Range 2.7m (spring).

Current: Current has an effect on docking, at berths in and near Namsen River, on low and rising tide or increasing water flow. This includes Moelven Van Severen berth in the river, Kiskai and Spillum North and South at the outer edge of the river.

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

Approach

The approach to Namsenfjorden from Folla, for vessels proceeding to Namsos, is N of Bjoroyvaeret (64°36'N 010°49'E) and S of Sorhunden (64°39.2'N 010°53'E), then towards Otteroya until Namsenfjorden appears open. Vessels should then steer into the fjord.

Inside Namsenfjorden vessels should steer a course which leads down the middle of the channel clear of danger until abreast Hoddoya (height 206m, 1.75nm S of Stabben), 0.9nm within the entrance.

Course should then be steered to pass N of Hoddoygrunnen (1.5m patch, 0.2nm off the N side of Hoddoya) then between Hoddoya and Otteroya.

From Hoddoya, the channel lies between the S part of Otteroya and the off lying islets at Gasoyene. The track then leads N of Kvitinggrunnen and S of Merraneset (64°27.7'N 011°26.8'E) to Namsos.

White sectors of lights lead as follows: Knappholmene Light (64°36.5'N 011°01.5'E) bearing between 105°-121° leads SW of Sorhunden, then N of Svarttaren and Svenskjeret. The same light bearing between 342°-021°, astern, leads W of Troldsteinen in Otteroya, 0.7nm SSE of the light.

Sornamsen Light (64°34.2'N 011°05.4'E) bearing between 133.5°-139.5° leads NE of Aurstoyskjergrunnen (4m patch, 0.8nm WSW), then SW of Troldsteinen. The same light bearing 326.5°-338°, astern, leads SW of Otteroya, then E of Kalvikskjeret.

Bromsneset Light (64°28.8'N 011°18.7'E) bearing between 349°-121.5° leads 0.2nm NE of Ornskaget, the NE point of Hoddoya. Then the same light bearing between 287°-293°, astern, leads N of Gasoyene, then S of Ansnesgrunen (drying spit, extending 0.15nm S of Ansneset).

Traffic schemes and VTS

There is no traffic scheme in operation.

Anchorages

A good and spacious anchorage is available for vessels which have not been allocated a berth, in depths of 50.0-60.0m. Anchorage also available closer to the port, in depths of 18.0-42.0m.

Restrictions

Within Namsos Inner Harbour District a vessel's speed must not exceed 5kts.

Tugs

Available from Namsos and Trondheim.

Mooring

Berthing at the outer edge of River Namsen requires approx 110m of rope for vessels longer than berth. Mooring crew is available from Grieff Shipping AS. Additional mooring information available from Namsos Harbour Office.

Charts and publications

BA 1429. Norwegian 47. Admiralty Pilot NP57B, 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

Radio: 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 12, 16.

Tel: +47 74 272 400. Fax: +47 74 272 550.

Pollution spillage should be reported on VHF Ch 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

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.

Flags

Flags hoisted in harbour at 0800hrs from Mar-Oct and 0900hrs from Nov-Feb. Flags lowered at sunset not later than 2100hrs.

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: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Namsos Hospital, 2km

Crew change

Crew change can take place.

Transport

Nearest airport: Namsos Airport, 5km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours on request. Office hours 0700-1500hrs.

Where it is

Namsos is situated at the mouth of the Namsen, on the Norwegian Sea coast, 197km N of Trondheim.

The port

The port is handles general cargo, dry bulk, forest products, passengers and liquid cargo.

Where does the pilot board at Namsos?

The pilot boards at Namsos pilot boarding, Raudoyleia, 64°24.0′N 010°14.0′E.

What time zone is Namsos in?

Local time at Namsos 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 Namsos?

The deepest berth listed is at Namsen Depot: 15.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Namsos?

1015-1020.

Which load line zone is Namsos 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 Namsos?

Port State Control at Namsos: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Namsos?

The UN/LOCODE of Namsos is NOOSY.

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