Raufarhofn

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Tides

Range 1.4m (spring), 1.0m (neap).

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

Approach

The approach channel has a min depth of about 9.0m.

In clear weather Raufarhafnarhofdhi may be easily identified, and the position of Raufarhofn is further indicated by the termination of the mountains about 3nm to the S, but in low visibility great caution must be exercised. From N, take care to avoid the reefs surrounding Asmundastadhaeyjar.

From a position ESE of the harbour entrance, the initial approach is on the following leading line.

Leading lights: Front light (red triangle, point up, on yellow tower, 3m in height), (66°27.0'N 015°56.5'W).

Rear light (red triangle, point down, on framework tower) (66m W from front).

The alignment (281°) of these lights leads W passing (with positions from Raufarhofn Light):

S of a lightbuoy (starboard hand) moored close S of Baka (300m S), then close SW of the buoy, and as a church (700m NW) is seen clear W of the islet of Holminn (300m SW), a vessel should alter course onto the following leading line.

Leading lights: Front light (red triangle, point up, on post) (66°27.3'N 015°56.8'W).

Rear light (red triangle, point down, on post) (133m NW from front).

The alignment (323°) of these lights leads towards the harbour.

Anchorages

Anchorage, in a depth of approx 10m, sand and shells, is obtainable in the roadstead outside the harbour, slightly N of the leading line, with the trading station seen over a gap in Holminn, bearing approx 323°. With onshore gales the sea breaks right across the entrance to the harbour and anchorage there is untenable.

Charts and publications

BA 2900. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2).

Communications

Raufarhofn, Port Authority:

Tel: +354 465 1151.

Fax: +354 465 1121.

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.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Icelandic Maritime Administration.

Position: Project Manager, Ship and Port Facility Security.

Address: PO Box 120, Vesturvor 2, IS-202 Kopavogur, Iceland.

Tel: +354 560 0000.

Fax: +354 560 0060.

Mob: +354 893 4793

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sigling.is

Port Security Information:

Person responsible for Port Security: Sigurdur Gretarsson (Head, Harbour Division).

Tel: +354 560 0000.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Repairs

Minor repairs available for hull/deck, engine and electrical. Divers available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkers: Gas oil and marine diesel oil available by road tanker.

Medical

There is a health care centre, Tel: +354 465 1351. A doctor is also available at Thorshofn.

Crew change

Crew change is possible. No restrictions. Crew leaving the vessel must carry ship boarding passes at all times.

Transport

Nearest airports: International: Akureyri 450km. Domestic: Raufarhofn 5km.

Working hours

Arranged according to requirements.

Where it is

Raufarhofn is located on the NE coast of Iceland.

The port

Raufarhofn is the most northern port in Iceland with a harbour that is both safe and easy to enter.

The following cargoes are handled: fishing.

What are the pilot arrangements at Raufarhofn?

Available, but not compulsory.

What time zone is Raufarhofn in?

Local time at Raufarhofn is UTC+0. No summer time.

Which load line zone is Raufarhofn in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Who carries out Port State Control at Raufarhofn?

Port State Control at Raufarhofn: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Raufarhofn?

The UN/LOCODE of Raufarhofn is ISRAU.

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