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Tyssedal
Key data
updated Oct 2019Size limits
Draught 10.2m, LOA 199m, beam 32m, 39,260DWT
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyssedal Power Station | 10.20 m | 199 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Charts and publications
Admiralty Pilot NP57A.
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.
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
Port services
updated May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water is available.
About Tyssedal
updated Oct 2019Where it is
Tyssedal is situated on the E side of Sorfjorden, 2.5nm N of Odda.
The port
The factory of Tinfoss Titan and Iron, producing clinker for the paint industry and iron as a bi-product is located at Tyssedal along with a power station built into the mountainside. Ilmenite and coke are imported.
Questions about Tyssedal
What time zone is Tyssedal in?
Local time at Tyssedal 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 Tyssedal?
The deepest berth listed is at Tyssedal Power Station: 10.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Tyssedal?
Port State Control at Tyssedal: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tyssedal?
The UN/LOCODE of Tyssedal is NOTSX.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tyssedal 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.