Berlevag (NOBVG)

The port, which is mainly used by fishing vessels and a coastal ferry, is protected by numerous breakwaters on the outer and inner harbours, which have been destroyed and rebuilt several times.

Berlevag is situated on the NE coast of Norway, on the tip of the Varangerhalvoya peninsula, in the County of Finnmark.

Max draught 5m from the latest draught audit.

Approx 1,072t of cargo handled annually.

None suitable, due to exposed situation and numerous submerged rocks.

From seaward, the area resembles a nearly horizontal ridge, with no distinguishing features. The approach from seaward and through the outer mole is in the W sector of Berlevag Directional Light, on the head of the southern inner harbour mole. It has been reported that the R and G sectors of this light are reversed when shown. Caution: The nature of the seabed can cause dangerous sea conditions, with unusually rough and confused seas, up to 6-10nm offshore. Variable currents and increased wind strengths have been reported around headlands in the area.

BA 2330. Admiralty Pilot 58B, NP286(2).

Berlevag Directional Light, Oc(2)WRG 8s 7m 3-2M, on the head of the southern inner harbour mole. Both the inner and outer moles are marked by port and starboard lights.