Tvoroyri

1. Tvoroyri boarding — Position Bravo Pilot boards61°31.9′N 006°44.0′W

Size limits

LOA 141.01m, 15,203DWT, beam 21.0m, draught 8.4m.

Water density

1024.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Tides

Range 1.5m.

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

Approach

Entering Trongisvagsfjordur, a vessel should keep Oyrnafjall peak (61°33'N 006°51'W), in the middle of the entrance bearing 285°.

After passing Hovdatange, Kirkjugrunnur, a shoal with a least depth of 6.1m over it, lying 0.25nm SW, must be avoided by closing the NE shore, which is clear of danger outside 0.05nm. At night, a vessel should approach with Galgetange Leading Lights in line bearing 289°; when Tvoroyri Leading Lights come into line bearing 317°, they should be steered for on that bearing, which will lead up the fjord to abreast Tvoroyri Pier. A vessel of deep draught should keep a little SW of this leading line when approaching Hovdatange, as it passes close to the 11.9m shoal situated 0.25nm SW of that point; at the same time, the close proximity of Kirkjugrunnur should be borne in mind.

Port limits

A line joining the following two white beacons, indicates the outer harbour limits:

A white beacon standing on Nestangi, situated 0.25nm W of Tjaldaviksholmur and a white beacon standing on Hovdatangei, situated on the N shore of Trongisvagsfjordur, 0.75nm W of Skarvatangi.

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Vessels anchor offshore in 15.0m, clay bottom off Hvitanes and in depths of 18.0m off Tvoroyri. Large vessels can anchor E of the outer harbour limit and clear of the leading line.

Restrictions

Vessels may enter harbour day and night.

Tugs

None. If required, local fishing boats may act as tugs.

Charts and publications

Admiralty Pilot NP52, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Advance notice of 24 hours required. ETA message to agent should also be advised to harbour office and include details of LOA, draught and NT.

Communications

Torshavn Radio callsign "OXJ", frequency 2182kHz.

VHF: Harbour Office and pilots, Ch 16; 12.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be signed for by agent.

Health

Advance notice to agent is preferred.

Customs and immigration

Each crew member is allowed 200 cigarettes or 200g of tobacco out of bonded stores and a limited quantity of wine and spirits.

Repairs

Local marine repair companies can undertake repairs of general deck, engine, hull, electric and radio equipment. A slipway is also available for small vessels. Divers available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers: Diesel gas oil available.

Medical

There is a local hospital.

Crew change

Arrange through agent.

Working hours

Normally no working on Sundays.

Where it is

Tvoroyri is situated at the head of Trongisvagsfjordur.

The port

The port consist of two harbour which is at Tvoroyri and Drelnes. The habour at Tvoroyri handles cargo such as container, fishing and sometime passenger ship. Harbour at Drelnes handles small fishing vessels and also about 600m S from Drelnes, there is a passenger terminal at Krambatangi which handles regular coastal ferry service operated by Strandfaraskip Landsins.

Where does the pilot board at Tvoroyri?

The pilot boards at Tvoroyri boarding — Position Bravo, 61°31.9′N 006°44.0′W.

What time zone is Tvoroyri in?

Local time at Tvoroyri is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Tvoroyri?

The deepest berth listed is at Tvoroyri Terminal: 8.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tvoroyri?

1024.

Which load line zone is Tvoroyri in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tvoroyri?

The UN/LOCODE of Tvoroyri is FOTVO.

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