Husavik (ISHUS)

The port mainly handles fishing, passengers, containers and general cargo. The port also accommodate whale watching tours.

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

Husavik is situated towards the Eastern end of the N coast, S of Husavikhurhofdi, on Husavik Promontory.

Draught 8.3m

Anchorage may be obtained on the approach lead, 185m SW of the end of the W jetty, with the light on the E jetty head, bearing 069° in line with the church, from which a light is exhibited. Care must be taken to avoid a 4.7m patch on the coastal bank 185m SE of this berth. The anchorage is exposed to WNW winds, which are dangerous. The approach to the anchorage is indicated by the alignment (113.5°) of two leading lights beacons (yellow triangular topmarks on posts), standing 50m apart at the S end of the town.

BA 2899. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2).

1025.

Not compulsory. Available if required. Pilotage can be requested, Tel: +354 464 1575.

In the town there is a prominent church with a green steeple, from which a light is exhibited.

The max depth in the harbour is 8.0m at LW. When entering the harbour care should be taken not to sail too close to the Husavikhurhofdi.

Range 1.2m.

Prevailing winds: Variable, mainly SE'ly.

HЪSAVНK 66°02.95'N 17°21.58'W UNCTAD LOCODE: IS HUS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Nes Radio at Nordfjordur is recommended to be used for passing messages at long range. Radio station operates throughout 24 hours. International frequency is 2182kHz. Working frequency for Nes Radio is: Land 1761kHz, ship 2105kHz. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Pilot: Ch 16, 12.

Customs allowance for Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Mate is 2 bottles of spirits, 1 carton of cigarettes, 2 cases of beer. For crew the allowance is 1 of each. Penalties for non compliance are a fine and goods are confiscated. Immigration: There are no special Immigration procedures and formalities. Customs will grant free pratique to vessels. When disembarking crew/passengers, Immigration has to give their permission.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew Manifest 2 2. Crew Declaration 2 3. Master's Report 2 4. Health Declaration 2 5. Ship's Stores Declaration 2 6. Cargo Manifest 2 7. International Tonnage Certificate 2 Documents are required by Customs, agent and receivers if cargo onboard. Icelandic Customs use their own forms for Master's Report, Health Declaration and Ship's Stores Declaration. Customs Officer delivers them onboard upon arrival in the first port.

ETA to be advised to agent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to vessel's arrival. Cargo information if applicable to be advised together with any requirements which Master might need the agent to arrange.

NOR should be tendered as per Charter Party.