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Verdal
Key data
updated Jan 2026Size limits
LOA 170m, Beam 26m, Draught 9.5m, 26,000DWT.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdal Havneanlegg | 9.50 m | 193 m | 3 |
| Verdal Utrustningskaia | — | 118 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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 Jan 2018Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Helse Nord-Trondelag HF Levanger Hospital, 10km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Trondheim Airport, 45km.
Nearest railway: Verdal, 2.5km.
Working hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1530hrs. Harbour Administration, 0800-1530hrs. Port Authority, throughout 24 hours.
About Verdal
updated Jan 2018Where it is
Verdal is located in the town of Verdalsora, approx 65km NW of Trondheim.
The port
The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, Ro-Ro and liquid cargo.
Traffic
Approx 500,000 of cargo and 400 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Verdal
What time zone is Verdal in?
Local time at Verdal 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 Verdal?
The deepest berth listed is at Verdal Havneanlegg: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Verdal 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 Verdal?
Port State Control at Verdal: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Verdal?
The UN/LOCODE of Verdal is NOVER.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Verdal 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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