Torshavn (FOTHO)

Torshavn, the capital of Foroyar, is divided into 2 harbours, East and West, consist of satellite harbours (Kollafjordur and Sund). The port which is the main port of the island handles ferries, RoRo, cruises, containers and fishing vessels. Imports: General cargo, containers, oil and salt. Exports: Mainly fish products.

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

Torshavn is situated at the SE end of Stromso Island.

Approx 800,000t of cargo and 2,400 vessels handled annually.

For anchorage consult Torshavn Harbour Office on VHF Ch 12 and 16. Torshavn anchorage is in position 62°00'N 006°45.5'W, depth 30m. Good anchorage is available nearby in Nolsoy Fjord, approx 300m from the breakwater, which has a depth of 30-35m. Good anchorage in the roads in 16.0-25.0m, good holding ground. The landing stage for tenders is wooden, 50m length and 1.2m high. It is not exposed to wind or swell and is sheltered in all kinds of weather. The anchorage is approx 600m from the landing stage. There are no shore launches available. The ship's tenders must be used and there is no levy payable. Three launches can go alongside at one time.

Access to the port of Torshavn is straightforward and is via either side of the island of Nolsoy, through the N or the S end of Nolsoyarfjordur. The access channel has been widened and extended to 160m, depth 10.0m. By night: Approaching from S keep in the white sector of Skansen Light between bearings 318° and 327° until Glyvurnes is passed. Approaching from N; keep in the white sector of Skansen Light between bearings 218° and 227°, but bear in mind that this sector passes close to Eystnes (Ostnaes) the S extremity of Eysturoy (Ostero). When Toftir (Tofte) Light, shows white, between bearings 335° and 357°, alter course S and keep that light astern, bearing 350°. Entering Torshavn Harbour; pass midway between the head of the main breakwater and the shoal water off Vidarnaes, 0.075nm WNW. A bank, on which obstructions are reported to exist, extends 0.05nm SE from Vidarnaes; a lightbuoy (port hand), moored 0.075nm SE of the point, marks the extremity of the bank. A spit, the extremity of which is marked by a lightbuoy (port hand), extends approx 0.025nm SSE from Tingnaes.

BA 3567, 3568, 3569. Admiralty Pilot NP52, NP286(2).

Danish Navy Coastguard. Vaktar OG Bjargingartaenastan, Torshavn, Tel: +298 311065, are provided with 2 search and rescue vessels operating throughout 24 hours.

1025.

Vessels can berth with either starboard or port side alongside. Line boats are available.

Pilotage compulsory. Pilots board in Nolsoy Fjord, 1nm from the breakwater. Pilots use VHF Ch 16 for calling and VHF Ch 12 as a working channel, range 24nm. Contact Harbour Office for pilot service. Danish and English languages used by pilots. The pilot boat is red with a white wheelhouse. Normal working hours for pilot are Mon-Sat 0700-2359hrs. Overtime is paid Mon-Sat 0001-0700hrs, Sun and holidays.

The harbour limits are a line joining Vidarnaes and the extremity of the main breakwater.

A light (Fl G 3s) is exhibited from the mole, E of the main breakwater. A fixed green light is exhibited from a grey square tower, 4.0m in height, at the head of the main breakwater.

Normally, there are no approach limitations, such as bridges, power lines, locks etc. The speed limit inside the breakwater is 4kts.

Range 1.0m. The difference between HW and LW is 0.3m.

None.

Contact Harbour Office for tug assistance. Two tugs are available, "Pressarin" 730hp (bollard pull 12.3t) and "Suumarin" 250hp. Tugs are not compulsory and there are no special regulations regarding the use of tugs. Ship's lines are used.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly to W'ly.

TУRSHAVN 62°00.36'N 6°46.13'W UNCTAD LOCODE: FO THO For details see: TУRSHAVN PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

TУRSHAVN 62°00.36'N 6°46.13'W UNCTAD LOCODE: FO THO For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM FAROE ISLANDS (FШROYAR) PILOTAGE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 08/15 Faroese Maritime Authority, (RSDRA2015000020053 & RSDRA2014000238049), 8/15 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Torshavn Radio, callsign "OXJ". VHF: Pilots Ch 16, 12. (0800-1700hrs LT (Mon-Fri)). Port Ch 16, 09, 12, throughout 24 hours. There are regular weather forecasts and navigational warnings on Ch 16, 24, 25 and 26.

Customs normally clear vessels on arrival without delay. The allowances are 1 litre of spirits and 200 cigarettes. Changes in passport control due to Schengen Agreement.

..... Documents Copies 1. Cargo List 1 2. Passenger Manifest 1 3. Passenger Manifest (embarking) 1 4. Crew Manifest 1 5. Stores List 1 6. Customs Declaration (ship) 1 7. Customs Declaration (crew) 1 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1

ETA should be sent to the agent of the Harbour Office 24 hours prior to arrival. ETA message should include vessel's name, LOA and draught. Confirmation of ETA should be sent 12 and 2 hours before arrival.

No special requirements.

Ship's gangways must be used.

Pratique is usually granted routinely. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate can be renewed.

As per Charter Party