Trondheim

Size limits

LOA 193.9m, Draught 10.5m, DWT42,000.

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 18m. Highest tide 335m. The contour line for Trondheim Harbour is 0.74m MLW above chart's depths (spring low tide).

Currents: The current changes according to the tides, going out with the ebb tide and in when the tide is rising. The current is not very strong. The flow in Nidelven may cause strong outward currents at Pier II, up to 4-6kts, and somewhat less (1-3kts) in Kanalhavna and at the entrance to the basins. When there are especially high tides, the current may flow up Nidelven before high tide.

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

Approach

The Grip/Trondheim Channel, 90nm in length, is in protected waters. The mid-channel offers easy navigation. The narrowest parts are in the Trondheim Channel between Terningen and Hemnskjel and at the entrance to Trondheim Fjord and Agdenes, where it is almost 1nm in width (Agdenes/Trondheim 24nm). The Trondheim Channel offers many secure harbours and anchoring sites.

Directions for Trondheim: Apart from Storgrunnen, with a depth of 7.3m, marked by a buoy, 3.0nm NNW of Ostmarktangen; a 9.6m patch lying 0.6nm further N and Munkholmen and nearby shoals, the centre of Trondheimsfjorden, from Rodberg to Trondheim, 11nm E, is deep and clear of dangers.

Rodberg Light changing from green to white bearing 265°, astern, leads S of Slakken, a promontory situated 1.75nm ENE of the light.

Trondheim is normally approached W of Munkholmen, but can be approached E of Munkholmen, care being taken to keep clear of Taren and Tua.

The white sector of Munkholmen Light bearing between 098° and 168° leads N of Digermulen and W of Taren.

Skanse Mole Head Light is a convenient head mark when passing between Hovringsneset and Munkholmen.

The white sector of Ostmarktangen Light bearing between 0605° and 070° leads NW of Trondheim waterfront and S of Munkholmen, but the aforementioned 6.1m patch lies within it.

Ostmarktangen Light changing from green to white bearing 1085° leads N of Tua.

Port limits

The harbour boundaries follow those of the municipality of Trondheim in the sea, with separate boundaries in Nidelva up to Stavne Bridge. The central harbour area comprises Ila, Skansen, Kanalhavna, Brattora and Nyhavna.

Anchorages

There is a good anchorage S of Munkholmen, depth 30-70m, secure in W'ly, S'ly and E'ly winds. More exposed to other winds, so weather conditions should be observed and chart No 458 should be consulted for cables, pipes, etc.

Restrictions

Sailing heights are given at LW, ie Trondheim Harbour's contour line.

Bridge openings: Skansen Bridge is manned from 0530-2300hrs, but is closed during rush hours. Bridge opening can be booked via VHF Ch 74 or NSB (The Norwegian State Railway), Tel: +47 90 65 33 36.

Nidelv Bridge is opened by appointment or through NSB or the port authority, but is closed for passage between 0700hrs and 0900hrs and from 1500hrs to 1700hrs. Jernbanebrua and Brattorbrua will only be opened by arrangement with Trondheim Bydrift, Tel: +47 72 54 60 11.

All bridge openings may be booked through the port authority.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 2307. 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 ETAs should be sent 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent.

Communications

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: Pilots and Port: Ch 12, 16; 12, 13, 14, throughout 24 hours.

Traffic: Ch 28, listening and emergency Ch 16.

Port Authority can be contacted , as follows :

Telephone : +47-73-991700

Facsimile : +47-73-991717

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

For Customs and clearance, contact a broker or Trondheim Tollkontroll, Brattora, Tel: +47 73 88 43 00, Fax: +47 73 88 43 40. Also refer to clearance papers.

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

Dangerous goods must be reported to the Port Authority at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Please refer to the regulations concerning dangerous goods or contact the Port Authority.

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 at most quays, capacity 15-50m³ per hour. Water can also be delivered from tank facilities and by bunker barge.

Bunkering: All types of bunker and oil products can be delivered from the tank facilities in Trolla. For water supplies and bunker delivery from bunker barges, contact Equinor, Tel: +47 73 53 10 20, Esso, Tel: +47 73 50 14 70, or bunker barge on mobile phone +47 94 65 14 68 or VHF Ch 16. Bunker barge "Bunker 1" has capacity of 106m³ for oil and 27m³ for water.

Medical

Medical services available throughout 24 hours at Regionssykehuset (The Regional Hospital), Tel: +47 73 99 88 00. Seaman's doctor available, Tel: +47 73 52 23 50.

Transport

Nearest airport: Trondheim Lufthavn, Vaernes, 32km N.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1530hrs. Harbour Administration, 0800-1530hrs. Port Authority, throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Trondheim is located in the Trondheimfjord on the banks of the River Nidelva, 497km N of Oslo.

The port

Trondheim is a centre for land and sea communications between S and N Norway and also with Sweden. The port handles fertilisers , iron and steel, canned food, chemicals, metals, fish products and canned food. The port also handles international cruise ships.

Traffic

Approx 2,700,000t of cargo, 6,400 vessels and 150,000 passengers handled annually.

What time zone is Trondheim in?

Local time at Trondheim 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 Trondheim?

The deepest berth listed is at Fagervika: 10.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Trondheim?

1025.

Which load line zone is Trondheim 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 Trondheim?

Port State Control at Trondheim: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Trondheim?

The UN/LOCODE of Trondheim is NOTRD.

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