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Sortland
Pilot
- Sortland boarding position b (Moldora) Pilot boards68°12.5′N 014°53.5′E
- Sortland boarding position c (Dragnesodden) Pilot boards68°35.0′N 014°40.0′E
Key data
updated Oct 2019Size limits
Draught 7.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen Industrial Area | — | — | 1 |
| Terminalkaia | 7.50 m | — | 5 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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.
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
About Sortland
updated Sep 2019Where it is
Sortland is located on the E coast of Langoya Island, in the Vesteralen region of northern Norway.
The port
The port mainly handles fishing, freight and passenger operations.
Traffic
Approx 470,000t of cargo and 1,800 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Sortland
Where does the pilot board at Sortland?
The pilot boards at Sortland boarding position b (Moldora), 68°12.5′N 014°53.5′E. Sortland has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Sortland in?
Local time at Sortland 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 Sortland?
The deepest berth listed is at Terminalkaia: 7.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Sortland?
Port State Control at Sortland: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sortland?
The UN/LOCODE of Sortland is NOSLX.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Sortland 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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