Sandefjord

1. Færder Syd Pilot boards59°00.0′N 010°25.0′E
2. Oslofjorden – Færder og Vidgrunnen Pilot boards58°58.3′N 010°19.5′E

Size limits

Draught 8.0m

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

Nil.

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

Approach

The routes into Sandefjord are as follows:

Route W of Rauer: Vessels should approach with the W extremity of Kvernberget (59°04'N 010°16'E) bearing 013° and just open W of Stangern, the NW islet of Rauer, which leads 0.35nm E of Hetta, an islet 0.9nm SW of Stangern. Vessels should pass midway between the W islets of Rauer and Almenningene. Rocks with a least depth of 3.0m over them lie 0.3nm SW and W of Stangern and there is a 14m patch 0.1nm NW of Stangern.

When clear of Rauer, vessels should steer for the entrance to Sandefjorden. The W extremity of Kvernberget bearing 011° and just open E of Flaren (59°01.7'N 010°14.5'E) leads E of Leihausane and Melleeskjerhausen. The W extremity of Haholmen in line with Asneset Light structure, bearing 358°, leads E of the dangers from Flaten to Sua.

After entering Sandefjorden, vessels should steer to pass 0.1nm W of Kvernberget. Then keep in the middle of the channel to the head of the fjord, taking care to pass W of Langestrandsbaen (59°06.7'N 010°14.1'E).

Route E of Rauer: Vessels should approach with the W extremity of Kvernberget bearing 003° and just open E of Ganarkollen (58°59'N 010°15'E), which leads E of a 16m patch, situated 0.3nm S of the islet and W of Sondre Bondeskaten and the shoals W of it.

When clear of Rauer, vessels should steer for the entrance to Sandefjorden, taking care to pass W of the 8m head of Storekrakk and continue as directed in the route W of Rauer.

Route E of Bonden: Vessels should approach with the W extremity of Kvernberget bearing 357° and just open E of Bonden Beacon tower (58°59'N 010°16'E), which leads E of Sondre Bondeskaten.

When clear of Bonden, vessels should either alter course W to pass SW of Storekrakk and continue into Sandefjorden as directed already, or steer for Holskjaer Light structure bearing 003°, which leads E of Jarboen and W of Leikarhausen and then alter course to enter Sandefjorden.

At night, vessels should approach in the white sector of Holsjaer Light, bearing between 002°-004°, to within 0.75nm of the light. Vessels should enter Sandefjorden in the white sector of Asneset Light, bearing between 348°-353°, which leads through the fairway to within 0.25nm of the light. Then pass E of Trangsholmen Light.

Route W of Sydostgrunnen: Vessels should approach with the W extremity of Kvernberget bearing 344° and seen between the E side of Holskjaerene (59°02.5'N 010°16.5'E) and the mainland. This alignment leads W of the shoals lying SW of Sydostgrunnen and passes E of Nordosta and Liekarhausen. When clear of Liekarhausen, vessels should alter course to pass W of Holskjarene and continue up Sandefjorden as directed previously.

At night, vessels should approach in the white sector of Holskjaer Light, bearing between 339°-344°, which leads through the fairway E of Nordosta and Leikarhausen and close W of Leikrane, to within 0.3nm of the light. Then vessels should alter course to pass W of the light and enter Sandefjorden, continuing as directed.

Port limits

The harbour area extends 1.75nm S from the head of Sandefjorden.

Anchorages

A good anchorage is available W of Nordre Kjerringholmen in depths up to 15.0m, sand.

Larger vessels can only obtain anchorage in any part of the fjord N of Asneset, in depths from 6-31m. Submarine cables and pipelines, are laid across the fjord NNW of Asneset Light.

Vessels in quarantine anchor at the S end of the harbour area, the holding ground is good.

Kjerringvik: (59°02'N 010°14'E) on the W side of Sandefordsfjorden is a good sheltered harbour with ample swinging room and good facilities. Storms at sea can create a swell in the S part of this harbour. Local knowledge is required.

Spervikbukta: (59°04'N 010°14'E) affords good anchorage in 4.0 to 7.0m soft clay, clear marine farm moored in the N entrance.

Prohibited anchorage: Exists within 50m of Jotun's Refinery (56°06.6'N 010°13.6'E).

Tugs

Tugs available at 12 hours notice.

Charts and publications

BA 3158. Admiralty Pilot NP56, 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: Tjome Radio: Ch 16, callsign "LGT".

Sandefjord Port: Ch 14.

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.

Notices and regulations

There is a speed limit of 7kts between Asneset (59°06'N 010°14'E) and Framnes, 1.50nm NNW. There is also a speed limit of 5kts to the N of Framnes.

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

Repairs afloat can be undertaken.

Dry docks

A floating dock is available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Sandefjord. Seamen's doctor, Tel: +47 33 46 17 14.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sandefjord.

Nearest railway: Sandefjord.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1530hrs.

Where it is

Sandefjord is situated at the head of a fjord between Tonsberg and Larvik on the SE coast of Norway, approx 8km N of Larvik and 105km S of Oslo.

The port

It is a large, deep and well sheltered harbour. It is a major ferry port with links to Sweden and services cruise ships, ship building, fishing and the offshore oil industry.

Traffic

Approx 168,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Sandefjord?

The pilot boards at Færder Syd, 59°00.0′N 010°25.0′E. Sandefjord has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Sandefjord in?

Local time at Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord?

The deepest berth listed is at Oleon: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Sandefjord?

1025.

Which load line zone is Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord?

Port State Control at Sandefjord: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sandefjord?

The UN/LOCODE of Sandefjord is NOTRF.

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