Vestmannaeyjar

Size limits

LOA 160m, Draught 7.5m, 5,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 2.7m (springs), 2.0m (neaps). On the rising tide the tidal stream N of the islands sets NW, but S of them it sets W or WSW. On the falling tide, the stream sets E by S or ESE. Both tidal streams are of equal strength and run for equal periods. In the offing the W-going tidal stream turns from 30 minutes to 1 hour before HW at Heimaey.

Close inshore on the N side of Heimaey and among the group of islets off its NW extremity, no tidal stream is usually felt and along the SE coast of Heimaey there is either no tidal stream or a SW set. Between the islands NE and SW of Heimaey, however, the tidal streams are very strong.

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

Approach

Depth at the harbour entrance, between the breakwaters and in approaches to the quays is 5.0-6.0m.

Anchorages

Available approx 0.5nm N of the entrance to the harbour and on the N side of the island, depths 28-34m with good holding ground.

Restrictions

A submarine water pipe and submarine electrical cable (30,000V) lie from the harbour to the NE.

Tugs

Tugboat "Loosinn", 500bhp, 99GT.

Charts and publications

BA 2733, 2897. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA need to be advised by radio with 24 hours notice.

Communications

VHF: Via Vestmannaeyjar Radio (TFV), Ch 12 & Ch 16.

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.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Icelandic Maritime Administration.

Position: Project Manager, Ship and Port Facility Security.

Address: PO Box 120, Vesturvor 2, IS-202 Kopavogur, Iceland.

Tel: +354 560 0000.

Fax: +354 560 0060.

Mob: +354 893 4793

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sigling.is

Port Security Information:

Person responsible for Port Security: Sigurdur Gretarsson (Head, Harbour Division).

Tel: +354 560 0000.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering : Available.

Medical

Vestmannaeyjar, 1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Vestmannaeyjar Airport, 3.8km.

Airport facilities: Daily service to Reykjavik.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

Vestmannaeyjar is situated approx 16nm SW from the coast of Iceland on a small group of islands.

The port

Berthing facilities are available for loading and discharging containers, bulk cargo and oil for vessels up to 5,000GT.

What are the pilot arrangements at Vestmannaeyjar?

Compulsory and available 24 hours.

What time zone is Vestmannaeyjar in?

Local time at Vestmannaeyjar is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the water density at Vestmannaeyjar?

1025.

Which load line zone is Vestmannaeyjar in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Vestmannaeyjar?

Port State Control at Vestmannaeyjar: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Vestmannaeyjar?

The UN/LOCODE of Vestmannaeyjar is ISVES.

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