Sauda

Size limits

LOA 200.0m, beam 32.26m, 120,046DWT

Water density

1019.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 1.2m.

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

Approach

Saudafjorden extends 8nm NNE from Tangen (59°31'N 006°16'E) to the town of Sauda.

At night, a vessel should proceed in the white sector of Eidsnes Light (59°30'N 006°15'E), bearing between 194°-198°, astern, which leads into the fjord from Sandsfjorden and into the white sector of Solandes Light, bearing between 022.5°-025°, this leads to within 0.5nm of the light. The white sector of Solandes Light bearing between 181.5°-192°, astern, leads into the white sector of Saunes Light (59°38.5'N 006°19.5'E), bearing between 005°-059°. The white sector of Saunes Light, bearing between 249°-262.5°, astern, leads to the quays at Sauda.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained by vessels of moderate size off the W part of the town, 0.5nm ENE of Saunes Light structure in depths from 40-50m, clay. A submarine cable between this berth and the NW shore must be avoided.

Restrictions

Unsuitable for vessels with a beam in excess of 22.8m.

Tugs

Available at Stavanger.

Charts and publications

BA 294. Admiralty Pilot NP57A, NP283(1).

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

Minor repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Not available at Sauda. Nearest supply is Stavanger.

Medical

Hospital in Sauda.

Transport

Nearest airport: Stavanger, 90km and Haugesund, 120km.

Nearest railway: Stavanger.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri, 0700-2300hrs.

Where it is

Sauda is situated at the head of Saude Fjord, approx 180km NE of Stavanger.

The port

The port main activity is smelting. The port handles magnesia, breakbulk and Ro-Ro.

Traffic

Approx 1,200,000t of cargo handled annually.

What time zone is Sauda in?

Local time at Sauda 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 Sauda?

1019.

Which load line zone is Sauda 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 Sauda?

Port State Control at Sauda: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sauda?

The UN/LOCODE of Sauda is NOSAU.

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