Odda

Size limits

LOA 154.5m, beam 8.8m, 19,993DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 0.9m.

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

Approach

The white sector of Eitrheimsnes Light, bearing between 344°-354.5°, astern, leads to the quays on the W side of the river mouth at Odda.

Anchorages

Vessels of considerable size can obtain anchorage, with good holding ground, clay, between Eitrheimsneset and the head of Sorfjorden, but should anchor in the W part of this basin in order to avoid the submarine cables and an outfall pipeline (positions shown on chart BA 3027). Another outfall pipeline, the seaward end of which is marked by a lightbuoy and which floats at a depth of 20m, extends 250m W from the E shore, 0.75nm SSE of Eitrheimsnes Light.

Anchoring is prohibited on the W side of Eitrheimsneset.

Tugs

Tugs available from Haugesund and Bergen.

Charts and publications

BA 3027. Admiralty pilot NP57A.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Odda Sjukehus Helse Fonna (1.5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Stord Airport (75km).

Working hours

Normally in 2 shifts, Mon-Fri, 0600-1400hrs and 1400-2200hrs.

Where it is

Odda is situated at S end of Hardangerfjord, approx 8km S of Tyssedal and 156km SE of Bergen.

The port

It is a small but busy centre for tourists with considerable traffic by sea through Hardangerfjorden. It is a growing port which is well sheltered and equipped. The port handles general cargo such as chemicals, zinc, aluminium and fluoride, coal, coke, ores, phosphates and limestone.

What time zone is Odda in?

Local time at Odda 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 Odda?

1025.

Which load line zone is Odda 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 Odda?

Port State Control at Odda: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Odda?

The UN/LOCODE of Odda is NOODD.

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