Nyhamna

1. Nyhamna boarding (vessels over 25,000 gt, by helicopter N of Ona) Pilot boards62°56.0′N 006°27.0′E

Size limits

Max LOA 250m (min LOA 170m), beam 50m, draught 18.5m, 100,000DWT.

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

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The vessel master shall through his/her agent provide notification of the estimated time of arrival at the Port of Nyhamna, as well as the relevant information being part of this arrival notice, normally 72 hours before ETA or as soon as possible if the 72 hour notice rule is violated.

ETA to be confirmed/updated 48 hours, 24 hours and 12 hours prior to arrival. See country information.

Communications

Port, VHF: Ch 15,16.

Documents

Tugs: Tug meeting point is before passing a line between the following positions 62°56'N 006°43'E and 62°57'N 006°50'E ( NE of Klakken).

The following requirements for the tugs apply:

Two tugs will assist during arrival/berthing/shifting/sailing - one certified escort tug of 65t bollard pull and one harbour tug of 40-65t bollard pull.

The escort tug shall be capable of handling escort at speed of 10kts.

The escort tug will be connected to the vessel stern on arrival tug meeting points.

When approaching berth and vessel speed is less than 5kts the harbour tug will be connected.

The escort tug will be connected to the vessel stern and escort the vessel at departure to the tug meeting point(s) and on sailing to/from the anchorages.

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

Where it is

Nyhamna is located near Gossa on the W coast of Norway.

The port

The Shell refinery receives gas from the Ormen Lange Field and has an oil berth handling recovered condensate oil for export. The plant has a pipeline capacity to UK of 70,000,000m³ dry gas per day, received at a pressure of 90bar.

Where does the pilot board at Nyhamna?

The pilot boards at Nyhamna boarding (vessels over 25,000 gt, by helicopter N of Ona), 62°56.0′N 006°27.0′E.

What time zone is Nyhamna in?

Local time at Nyhamna 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 Nyhamna?

The deepest berth listed is at Nyhamna Marine Terminal: 18.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Who carries out Port State Control at Nyhamna?

Port State Control at Nyhamna: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nyhamna?

The UN/LOCODE of Nyhamna is NONYH.

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