Runavik

Size limits

Draught 11.0m.

Load line zone

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

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

Approach

There are no navigational lights. Depths within the basin decrease from 15.0m in the entrance to 2.0m in the SE corner; shallow water within the harbour is marked by red buoys.

Anchorages

Safe anchorage with good holding can be found on both sides of Kongshavn but the E side is preferable as depths there decrease more gradually towards the shore; the best berth is in a depth in excess of 50m with Saltnes bearing about 210° and Sjogv Church bearing 270°, distant 0.57nm.

Above Kongshavn there is good anchorage anywhere in the fjord.

Prohibited anchorage: Two submarine cables are laid across the fjord in the vicinity of Saltnes, the landing positions of the S cable being marked by beacons on the shore; another submarine cable is laid NE across the fjord from Skali (62°09.5'N 006°46.5'W), its landing positions being marked by beacons on the shore.

Restrictions

No restrictions on night berthing/unberthing.

Tugs

Available on request.

Charts and publications

BA 3567, 2182D. Admiralty Pilot NP52, NP286(2).

Repairs

Minor repairs available; facilities for larger repairs available at Skali (3nm NNW). Divers available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available alongside. Rate of 50-65m³ per hour available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Resident doctor available. Clinic available.

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Vaigar Airport is 1 hour drive from Torshavn.

Where it is

Runavik is situated in the SE part of Kongshavn, in the S of Skalafjordur.

The port

The port handles general cargo, cruise and passengers.

What are the pilot arrangements at Runavik?

Pilotage is not compulsory but available on request.

What time zone is Runavik in?

Local time at Runavik is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Runavik?

The deepest berth listed is at Runavik Terminal: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Runavik in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Runavik?

The UN/LOCODE of Runavik is FORVK.

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