Sunndalsora

Size limits

LOA 200m, draught 11m, beam 32.5m, 50,000DWT.

Water density

1020.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Nil.

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

Approach

Sunndalsora is approached through Sunndalsfjorden. Vessels wishing to use the berth pass down the E side of the channel.

The white sector of Flaoya Light bearing between 288.5°-317°, astern, leads ESE in Sunndalsfjorden, S of the quay at Oppdol and N of Svinberget, patches of 7.3m and 13.1m lie within this sector, approx 0.5nm ESE of Flaoya.

Anchorages

Anchorage is obtained off the cargo berth.

Tugs

Tugs are not available locally but can be ordered from Kristiansund, four hours steaming away.

Charts and publications

BA 2306, 2674. Admiralty Pilot NP57B, NP286(2).

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). 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 16, 09.

Pilots: Kristiansund Pilot Ch 13.

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

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkers: Available.

Medical

Available locally.

Transport

Nearest airport: Molde (88km) or Kristiansund (110km).

Nearest railway: Oppdal (62km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Sunndalsora is situated on the N Norwegian coast, approx 50km SE of Kristiandsund.

The port

Sunndalsora is a small port with one cargo quay. The quay handles a variety of cargoes such as alumina, aluminium, pet coke and general cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Sunndalsora?

Pilot boards 1nm E of Grip Lighthouse, Kristiansund.

What time zone is Sunndalsora in?

Local time at Sunndalsora 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 Sunndalsora?

The deepest berth listed is at Hydro Aluminium: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Sunndalsora?

1020.

Which load line zone is Sunndalsora 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 Sunndalsora?

Port State Control at Sunndalsora: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sunndalsora?

The UN/LOCODE of Sunndalsora is NOSUN.

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