Ardalstangen (NOARD)

The port handles breakbulk, dry bulk and LPG

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

Ardalstangen is located at Sognefjord on the SW coast of Norway.

Largest vessel handled, LOA 200m, 33,000DWT and 10m draught from the latest audit.

Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels at Naddvik on the S side of the fjord, 1.25nm SSW of Resnes, sand and clay. Caution: Submarine cables have been laid throughout Ardalsfjord, connecting Ardalstangen, Seimsdal, Naddvik and Ofredal and extending SW to Laerdalsfjorden. Care should be taken when anchoring in this area.

Ardalsfjord, the E reach of Sognefjorden, is entered N of Bergmalsnes (61°11'N 007°28'E) and extends 8nm E to Ardalstangen.

BA 2291. Admiralty Pilot NP57A, NP286(2).

1025.

Compulsory. Pilot boarding position is 60° 51'N 004° 39'E.

The port limit commences on the S shore of Ardalsfjord at a position 0.75nm ENE of Bergmalsnes, and extends 0.65nm NNW to a position in mid channel from where it extends 1.5nm WSW to a position 0.85nm WNW of Bergmalsnes. From this position it extends 1.75nm NW, into Lustrafjord, to a position 0.65nm SW of Karvnes Light, then NE where it connects with the N shore on Kvarveneset.

Mon-Fri, no berthing after 2100hrs or before 0600hrs.

Range 1.5m.

Available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

ЕRDALSTANGEN 61°14.10'N 7°41.69'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO ARD For details see: GENERAL NOTES KVITSШY PILOTS AND PILOT BOOKING CENTRE FEDJE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Ch 16 and 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.

..... Document Copies For cruise vessels only: 1. General Declaration 2. Crew List 2 3. Passenger List 2 4. Customs Declaration for Cruise Ships (1) 5. Maritime Health Declaration (1) For other vessels: 1. General Declaration 2. Cargo Declaration 3. Crew List 2 4. Crew Personal Effects Declaration 5. Ship's Stores Declaration 6. Maritime Declaration of Health (1) Note: (1) At first port of call in Norway, only. The above are required by Customs. Additional Crew and Passenger Lists are required by Immigration Officials. There are no special forms to be completed. Agent can supply Customs forms if not available onboard.

Arrival Notification, in the prescribed format, to the Navy should be made 24 hours before entering Norwegian territorial waters (baseline). See country information. Additional ETAs should be sent 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent.

There is no need to apply for pratique. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates (SSCC) 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.