Bolungarvik (ISBOL)

A small fishing port protected by two breakwaters N breakwater: A concrete breakwater projects 0.1nm E from the shore S Breakwater: Another breakwater extends NNE from the shore, forming a sheltered harbour.

Bolungarvik is situated between Tradharhorn and Osholar, the steep NW end of Oshlidh, on the N coast of Iceland.

LOA 44.95m, beam 10.20m, 5,32DWT and draught 6m.

Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 13m with holding ground of grey sand. It is located with the Bolungarvik Church bearing 243° and Osholar Light bearing 119є. It is noted that winds from SE through S to W mean that the anchorage is well sheltered however if N'ly winds arise then the anchorage area must be left immediately due to the fact that NW and NE winds raise high seas.

Caution: It has been noted that Hnifsdalsvik, a small cove, is located 3.25 miles SE of Bolungarvik. At the E point of the cove there are reefs and foul ground and it should not be approached.

Pilotage: available from Isafjordur.

Caution: The SW corner of the harbour dries and should be avoided.

Tugs: available from Isafjordur.

BOLUNGARVНK 66°09.44'N 23°14.55'W UNCTAD LOCODE: IS BOL For details see: НSAFJЦRUR PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Communications through VHF channel 11 or telephone +354 456 7156.