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Stokmarknes
Key data
updated Jan 2026Size limits
LOA 135.75m, Beam 22.5m, Draught 7.2m, 11,206DWT
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Terminal (Nordnesterminalen) | 7.20 m | 136 m | 3 |
| Skretting Terminal | — | 109 m | 2 |
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
Port services
updated Jan 2018Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Stokmarknes Hospital, 1.5km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Stokmarknes Airport (Skagen), 4.5km.
About Stokmarknes
updated Jan 2018Where it is
Stokmarknes is located on the N coast of the Hadseloya Island, small town in the municipality of Hadsel in Nordland, Norway.
The port
This port handles general cargo, container, dry bulk, cruise, passenger and liquid cargo.
Traffic
Approx 474,000 of cargo, 2,000 TEU and 17,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Stokmarknes
What time zone is Stokmarknes in?
Local time at Stokmarknes 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 Stokmarknes?
The deepest berth listed is at North Terminal (Nordnesterminalen): 7.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Stokmarknes 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 Stokmarknes?
Port State Control at Stokmarknes: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Stokmarknes?
The UN/LOCODE of Stokmarknes is NOSKN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Stokmarknes 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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