Steinkjer

Size limits

Harbour: Max LOA 185m, beam 28m, draught 11m, 35,000DWT.

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 2.8m.

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

Approach

In the approach to Steinkjer, the white sector of Eggebogtangen Light bearing between 068°-088° leads N of Stornesorin and S of Ytre Logrunnen. Stornesora Light (63°58.5'N., 011°17.4'E) changing from red to white bearing 250°, astern, leads N of Kalven and Rodskjeret.

Steinkjer may be approached by passing N or S of Rodskjeret, though the preferred channel is to the N. In either channel a wide berth should be given to Rodskjeret Beacon, as shoal water extends at least 0.1nm N and S of it.

Port limits

The harbour area is bounded on the W by a N/S line approx 2nm W of Eggebotangen Light and on the E side by Steinkjer Bridge across Steinkjerelva and by the railway bridge across Figgaelva, 0.9nm ESE of Eggebotangen Light.

Anchorages

Large vessels can anchor in depths of 25.0-30m, clay, on the line joining Eggebogtangen Light and Rodskjeret Beacon. The anchorage is unsafe in bad weather from SW-NW. Vessels should not anchor farther E on account of a pipeline which extends 0.55nm W from a position 0.5nm SSE of the mouth of Steinkjerelva.

Small vessels can anchor in Eggebogen, close NE of Eggebotangen. Seaward of the sawmill and timber stores, in depths of 2.0-6.0m, sand and clay.

Vessels arriving with no pre-allocated berth are required to anchor off.

Tugs

Tugs available from Trondheim.

Charts and publications

BA 2307, 3398. Admiralty Pilot NP57B.

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

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: Port: Ch 12, 14, 16.

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.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: All usual ships supplies are available.

Medical

Levanger Hospital, 45km from the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Vaernes (Trondheim), 90km.

Nearest railway: Steinkjer.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri, 0700-1530hrs.

Where it is

Steinkjer is situated in the Trondheimsfjord in the northern part of Norway, 120km N of Trondheim.

The port

The port has 2 general cargo berths and a tanker berth for coastal vessels.

Principal exports include timber, wood pulp, chipboard, stone, talcum and farm products. Principal imports include fertiliser and food stuffs.

Traffic

Approx 155,000t cargo handled annually.

What time zone is Steinkjer in?

Local time at Steinkjer 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 Steinkjer?

1025.

Which load line zone is Steinkjer 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 Steinkjer?

Port State Control at Steinkjer: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Steinkjer?

The UN/LOCODE of Steinkjer is NOSTE.

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