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Thorshofn
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is available.
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 6.4m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorshofn Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2018Approach
The approach to the harbour is indicated by the alignment (036°) of a pair of leading lights (triangular topmarks points up, front on pillar, rear on framework tower) situated 152m apart on the shore, 0.15nm NE of the harbour.
Anchorages
May be obtained in depths of 9.0-10.0m, sand and good holding ground. In good, quiet weather one or two small vessels may obtain good anchorage in 3.0-4.0m in the cove, although at times there is a heavy swell.
Charts and publications
BA 2900, Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2)
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.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Icelandic Maritime Administration.
Position: Project Manager, Ship and Port Facility Security.
Address: PO Box 120, Vesturvor 2, IS-202 Kopavogur, Iceland.
Tel: +354 560 0000.
Fax: +354 560 0060.
Mob: +354 893 4793
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sigling.is
Port Security Information:
Person responsible for Port Security: Sigurdur Gretarsson (Head, Harbour Division).
Tel: +354 560 0000.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
About Thorshofn
updated May 2010Where it is
Thorshofn is located on the N coast of Iceland.
The port
A harbour protected by two breakwaters and a small "L" shaped jetty available.
Questions about Thorshofn
What are the pilot arrangements at Thorshofn?
Pilotage is available.
What time zone is Thorshofn in?
Local time at Thorshofn is UTC+0. No summer time.
Who carries out Port State Control at Thorshofn?
Port State Control at Thorshofn: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Thorshofn?
The UN/LOCODE of Thorshofn is ISTHO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Thorshofn 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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