Siglufjordur (ISSIG)

Siglufjord is one of the largest fishing ports in Iceland. It is subject to incursions of polar ice but during the summer, on account of its good access and position, it is one of the best harbours of refuge on this coast. There are several piers and wharves inside the North Mole whose protection has been increased by the building of a new breakwater 130m in length located SE of Hafnargardur. The port handles general cargo, cruise and passengers.

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

Siglufjord is located on the N coast of Iceland and entered between Siglunes (66°12.0'N 018°52.0'W) and Saudhanes 2.25nm WSW.

LOA 200m, draught 9.0m.

Approx 120,500t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage can be obtained E of the harbour in depths ranging from 25-30m, with good holding ground. Gales from the N cause heavy seas so vessels may seek anchorage in the small bay SW of Siglunes.

By day, Siglufjordur has easy access if due attention is paid to the following marks for clearing Hellubodhar. Thorhildarvogur (66°10.0'N 018°40.0'W) open NE of the coast NW of Hedhinsfjordhur, kept bearing more than 140°, clears NE of the dangers off Siglunes, including the 5.5m patch lying 1.25nm E of the light structure. Saudhanes Light structure, aligned with the beacon close SW on a bearing of 221°, leads to the fjord entrance clear NW of the dangers off Siglunes. At night, vessels should remain in a white sector of Selvikurnef Light between the bearing of 153° and 160° to within approx 0.8nm of the light structure, then alter course S into the white sector of the light at the head of the fjord between the bearings of 199° and 202°.

BA 2977, 2956. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(2).

1025.

Available for Siglufjordur (compulsory) and Eyjafjordhur. Pilot meets vessel approx 400m from the harbour entrance. Messages may be sent through Siglufjordur Radio, callsign "TFX", on RT 2182kHZ or VHF Ch 24, 26, 27.

Siglunes Light, a yellow square stone tower and dwelling 12m in height, (66° 11.0'N 018°49.0'W), stands on the N slopes of Nesnupur 1nm ESE of Siglunes, a low flat point, extending 1nm NW from the foot of Nesnupur mountain, 580m in height. Saudhanes Light, a yellow square stone tower and dwelling, 10m in height, (66° 11.0'N 018°57.0'W) with a radio mast close by, stands on Saudhanes, a high and steep area, as is the adjacent coast for 0.75m E. A beacon (grey mast; white, red stripe, rectangle topmark) stands 130m SW of the light structure. Selvikurnef Light structure is a yellow square stone tower 8.0m in height, (66° 09.0'N 018°52.0'W). A light structure consisting of a metal framework tower on a grey concrete base stands at the head of the fjord, 1.5nm SW of Selvikurnef.

Range 1.6m (springs), 0.5m (neaps).

Available.

Prevailing winds: Variable. The port is subject to drift ice.

SIGLUFJЦRUR 66°08.92'N 18°54.60'W UNCTAD LOCODE: IS SIG ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Nes Radio at Nordfjordur is recommended for use in 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. Callsign "TFX", Siglufjordur Radio. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16, 24, 26, 27. Tel: +354 4649177, Fax: +354 4649179.

Customs allowance for master, chief engineer and chief mate is 2 bottles of spirits, 1 carton of cigarettes and 2 cases of beer. For crew the allowance is 1 of each. Penalties for non-compliance are a fine and the 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.

To be advised to agent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to vessels 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.