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Saudarkrokur
Pilot
updated Aug 2019Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots will meet vessels coming into the port at a 400m point from the harbour entrance.
Key data
updated Sep 2019Size limits
Draught 6.3m
Tides
Range 1.2m (springs), 0.6m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudarkrokur Terminal | 6.30 m | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2019Approach
The approach to the harbour is indicated by the alignment (229°) of the front leading light. This alignment leads SE of the shoal spit extending S from Innstalandssker. The leading lights are exhibited on request or when vessels are expected.
Anchorages
Good anchorage may be obtained S of Pordarhofdi (65°57.8'N., 19°30.9'W), in depths from 11.0 to 13.0m, with good holding ground.
Charts and publications
BA 2899. Icelandic 519. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2).
Inspections
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.
About Saudarkrokur
updated Aug 2019Where it is
Saudarkrokur lies on the extreme SW corner of Skagafjordur, N Iceland.
The port
The port mainly handles general cargo and fishing activity.
Questions about Saudarkrokur
What are the pilot arrangements at Saudarkrokur?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Saudarkrokur in?
Local time at Saudarkrokur is UTC+0. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Saudarkrokur?
The deepest berth listed is at Saudarkrokur Terminal: 6.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Saudarkrokur?
Port State Control at Saudarkrokur: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Saudarkrokur?
The UN/LOCODE of Saudarkrokur is ISSAU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Saudarkrokur 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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