Sandnes

Size limits

LOA 198m, draught 11.0m

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

Range 0.5m.

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

Approach

Depth in harbour is 5.5m-7.6m (LW).

Anchorages

Vessels of moderate size can obtain good anchorage off a cove on the W side of Gandafjorden 0.2nm SW of Taraldsholmen (58°55'N 005°45'E) in a depth of 20m, clay.

Small vessels with local knowledge can best anchor close W of the S islet of Gauselholmane 1nm S of Taraldsholmen, avoilding a rock marked by an iron perch WNW of this islet.

The inner part of Gandafjorden affords anchorage, with a bottom of mud, to vessels of moderate size.

Restrictions

There is a speed limit of 5kts in the inner part of Gandsfjorden.

Tugs

Available from Stavanger.

Charts and publications

BA 1427. Admiralty Pilot NP57A, 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), also Hazmat notification if dangerous/noxious cargo onboard. See country information.

Additional ETA's should be sent 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent.

Communications

The port can be contacted, as follows:

1. VHF: Ch 14 and 16

2. Telephone: 47-51-608990, 47-47-853012 (duty officer)

3. Facsimile: 47-51-608991

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.

In addition to arrival form, ISPS information is required for the 10 last visited ports and a crew list for ISPS certified vessels. This should be sent directly to the Port or through an agent.

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.

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

Sandnes is situated at the end of the Gandsfjord, 15km S of Stavanger.

The port

The harbour is ice free throughout the year and is well sheltered. The port has bulk, tanker container, reefer, general cargo and offshore facility berths available. There are liner and scheduled services to a number of Baltic, Northern European and Norwegian ports.

There is a Equinor tanker berth at Lura, 2km N of Sandnes.

Traffic

Approx 263,000t of cargo are handled annually.

What time zone is Sandnes in?

Local time at Sandnes 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 Sandnes?

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

What is the water density at Sandnes?

1025.

Which load line zone is Sandnes 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 Sandnes?

Port State Control at Sandnes: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sandnes?

The UN/LOCODE of Sandnes is NOSAS.

What crews who called at Sandnes say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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