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Vaagan
Key data
updated Oct 2026Size limits
LOA 66.70, Beam 14.60, Draught 6.90m, 1,950DWT.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaagan Terminal | 6.90 m | 67 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2026Charts and publications
BA 2348. Admiralty Pilot NP58A, 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.
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
About Vaagan
updated Nov 2019Where it is
Vaagan is situated in the Lofoten Islands just off the Norwegian mainland.
The port
This port handles general cargo.
Traffic
Approx 135,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Vaagan
What time zone is Vaagan in?
Local time at Vaagan 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 Vaagan?
The deepest berth listed is at Vaagan Terminal: 6.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Vaagan?
Port State Control at Vaagan: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vaagan?
The UN/LOCODE of Vaagan is NOVGN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Vaagan 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.