Svelvik

Size limits

Draught 6.7m

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 0.3m. The outgoing current can periodically reach a speed of about 5kts and the ingoing rate about 2-3kts, although the outgoing current runs for longer than the ingoing. The current is otherwise dependent on weather conditions.

With strong SW'ly wind the current often sets inwards the whole day and outwards with northerly winds.

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

Approach

The channel is dredged to 100m in width and 10.0m in depth.

After passing midway between Saltskjaer and Bjorneskjaer, vessels should approach Svelvikstrommen on the alignment of Bjorneskjaer and Nedre Knivsvik Light structures, astern, bearing 156.5°, which leads NE of Sondre Svelvikrenna Light structure and between the line of spar buoys. Having passed close NE of Nodre Svelvikrenna Light structure (59°36.1'N 010°25.4'E), vessels should bring Svelvik and Brenna Light structures into line bearing 336.5°, which leads between Batterioy and Verksoya. When abreast the N end of Batterioy, vessels should alter course N and keep Batterioy and Tommeras Nedre Light structures in line, astern, bearing 185° which leads through the N part of Svelvikstrommen.

At night, in addition to the alignments of the leading lights, given above, the white sector of Svelvik Light, bearing between 335.5°-337°, leads through the fairway into Svelvikstrommen to within 0.15nm of the light.

Port limits

The harbour area is bounded S by the line joining the S side of Saltskjaer to the N side of Bjorneskjaer. The N limit is the line extending in a direction 076° across Drammensfjorden from the ballast mark at Rorvik, situated 0.5nm NNW of Blindeskjaer Light structure.

Traffic schemes and VTS

All vessels intending to proceed through Svelvikstrommen should keep watch on VHF Ch 16 and should inform other vessels on that channel in good time of their intended time of passage. Small vessels should keep clear of the channel until deep draught vessels have passed.

Anchorages

There is good anchorage between Saltskjaer and the light on Vesthaken. Depths vary between 7.5 and 14.0m, clay bottom. The roomy anchorage in Vollebukta also has a clay bottom. In Svelvikbukta, N of Svelvik, smaller vessels can anchor in 11.0-15.0m, gravel and clay bottom, and also on Rorvikbanken.

Vessels can anchor along the shore N of Ryggen, off the mooring blocks that have been installed, sand and mud bottom.

On the E side of the fjord, vessels can anchor in Grimsrudbukta, Jerdalsbukta and Hyggenvika, sand and mud bottom.

Tugs

Available, to be ordered through agent.

Charts and publications

BA 3154. Admiralty Pilot NP56.

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.

Exact ETA has to be given to Drammen Harbour Radio on VHF Ch 16, working Ch 12 at a range of 10nm.

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: Drammen Port Control monitors Ch 16 and 12.

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.

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.

Notices and regulations

All shipping traffic must before entering Svelvikstrommen inform other vessels in good time on VHF Ch 16, of their passage so that they can take necessary precautions. Traffic must also listen on VHF Ch 16 in good time before and during passage of the current.

Smaller vessels have a duty to keep to the side until deeper draught vessels have passed but otherwise the rules of the road apply.

NB: The Svelvik-Verketr ferry crosses Svelvikstommen just N of Verksoya. The ferry is equipped with VHF.

Vessels may not sound their whistles within the harbour area except when necessary to ensure safety during manoeuvring.

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.

Bunkering: Bunkers only available in small quantities.

Transport

Nearest airport: Oslo (50km).

Nearest railway: Drammen.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri, 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

Svelvik is situated in Drammensfjord on the SE coast of Norway.

The port

The port is used mainly by small vessels and local traffic. The main commodity handled by the port is plasterboard.

What are the pilot arrangements at Svelvik?

Not compulsory. If required the pilot is obtained through Faerder Pilots.

What time zone is Svelvik in?

Local time at Svelvik 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 Svelvik?

1025.

Which load line zone is Svelvik 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 Svelvik?

Port State Control at Svelvik: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Svelvik?

The UN/LOCODE of Svelvik is NOSVV.

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