Aaheim (NOAHM)

The port is ice-free and well sheltered by the islet of Torvholmen to the W and the mainland to the S and E. The annual worldwide consumption of olivine is approx 5,000,000t, of which half is exported from Aaheim. The port also handles aggregates, ceramic products, crushed stone, gravel, stones and breakbulk.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Aaheim is situated on the NW coast of Norway, in Vanylvs Fjord.

LOA 229.0m, beam 32.26m, 83,610DWT.

Anchorage is available W of Fiskaahl Light in approx position 62°05.6'N 005° 30.8'E. The exact anchorage position will be designated by the pilot.

BA 1428. Norwegian 29. Admiralty Pilot NP57B, NP286(2).

1025.

Vessels normally berth port side to with mooring lines 4 + 2 both ends. In addition 1 shore line should be picked up and made fast at the stern. This acts as an extra stern line.

Pilotage is compulsory and is normally ordered by Olivin AS agent. Rundoy Sea Pilots are used. Pilot boards in position 62°12'N 005°18'E. Notice of 24 hours must be given to Kristiansund Pilot co-ordinating office, Tel: +47 71 67 08 00, Fax: +47 17 57 08 01. When ordering a pilot the following information should be given about the vessel: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Nationality 4. Telephone number, fax or telex number 5. LOA, beam and GT 6. Bow thruster 7. Draught 8. Type of cargo 9. Destination 10. Purpose of call 11. ETA Pilot station (boarding ground) ETD port.

Aaheim Light (62°02.9'N 005°31.5'E) is exhibited from a white lantern standing on the N point of Torvhomen.

Night berthing and unberthing are available.

One tug is available at all times. For vessels above 40,000DWT, 2 tugs are compulsory. Tugs normally join vessel about 1nm NW of the entrance (of Torvholmen). Ships line normally used. Tugs to be ordered through Olivin AS.

ЕHEIM 62°02.25'N 5°31.42'E For details see: ЕLESUND PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: Any Norwegian Coastal Radio station can be used for passing messages at long range. All coastal radio stations are operated 24 hours a day throughout the year. Inmarsat communication available up to Lat 75°N. VHF: Port and tugs: Ch 09.

Customs allowance for crew and officers is that stated on the Personal Effects Declaration. Goods on the declaration are not to be taken ashore. Penalties for non compliance are severe fines. Immigration: Board at first port of call (cruise ships only). They require a Crew List and a Passenger List and will make random passport inspections. All passports should be available for a quick clearance which normally takes 15-20 minutes.

..... 1. Vessel Particulars 2. Crew List 3. Passenger List 4. Stores List 5. Bond store List 6. Crew Declaration, Personal Effects 7. Cargo Manifest/Stowage Plan Note: Ship's Stores Declaration and Crew List to be sent by fax/telex 24 hours prior to arrival for customs clearance.

Pre-arrival notification to Naval Operation Centre (Defence Command South Norway) 24 hours prior to arrival in Norwegian territorial waters. Reporting-point notification to Naval Operation Centre when passing 62°10.0'N and approximately 4nm offshore. Fax: +47 51 34 38 19, email: coss@neurope.nato.int. When sending the Arrival Notification the Coast Radio station operator should be advised that it is an Arrival Notification so that the radio station can complete the correct form immediately. See country Information. Additional ETAs should be sent 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent.

Cargo holds must be cleaned before arriving at berth (to be swept/flushed by freshwater). For loading dry sand, cargo hold must be dry.

There is no need to apply for pratique. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed.

NOR to be tendered in accordance with Charter Party when vessel is ready to start loading/discharging. When berth is not available for loading/discharging NOR to be tendered when anchoring or according to Charter Party.

See country Information.