Egersund (NOEGE)

Egersund, with an ice free harbour throughout the year, is one of Norway's principal fishing ports. The port has depths of 10-20m. The harbour possesses 4 berths capable of accommodating general cargo and Ro-Ro vessels. The total quayage available exceeds 4,500m. Principal exports: Fish meal, fish oil and oatmeal. Principal imports: Salt, clay and soya beans.

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

Egersund is located on the S coast of Norway, approx 170nm SW of Oslo.

Draught 8.7m, LOA 180m, beam 23.4m, 12,000DWT.

Approx 600,400t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage is available at Svanavagen in depths of 8.0-13m, mud. The outer harbour of Egersund, situated 0.75nm N of Fugleodden, affords good anchorage in depth from 6-12m. In the inner harbour, a narrow inlet off the town has depths from 5-6.0m. Both anchorages have a good holding ground of mud. A sewer extends 0.2nm into the harbour from the W shore 0.8nm NNW of Fugleodden. Quarantine anchorage: Vessels in quarantine anchor between Fuglodden and Svanavagodden 0.8nm N. In winter a recommended anchorage lies between Svanavagodden and Vardbergodden, 0.35nm SE.

The main entrance from the S is 230m long, 110m wide, 12.5m deep with several sector lights. Constant outgoing flow. No tidal range. The harbour is approached either E of Eigeroy through Sondregapet, the principal channel, or N of the island through Nordregapet which connects with Sondregapet at Nysundet. Nordregapet and Nysundet are only suitable for small vessels. Sondregapet: S approach: Vessels should steer to pass midway between Svaholmane (58°22.0'N 006°02.0'E) and Stabbsaetet, taking care to avoid the dangers off the islets. Svetlingen Beacon tower bearing 313°, in line with Stabbsaetet, leads 0.1nm SW of Kletten. Fugleodden open W of the E entrance point of Sondregapet 0.9nm S, bearing more than 346° leads W of Kletten and Isakflua. Varbergodden (58°27.0'N 006°00.0'E) open E of Vibberodden, bearing 357°, leads 0.1nm E of Merri. The channel should then be followed. At night, vessels should approach Sondregapet in the white sector of Vibberodden Light, bearing between 341°-355°, which leads W of Kletten and Isakflua, and E of Merri, then, the white sector of Fugleodden Light, bearing between 349°-352°, leads along the channel to within 0.15nm of the light. After passing Sonnenvikodden Light (58°26.2'N 005°59.5'E), vessels should keep in the white sector of Fugleodden Light, bearing between 173°-179°, astern, which leads to Egersund outer anchorage. W approach: Course should be made to pass between Store Svetlingen and the S side of Bronnesfluene. At night, vessels should approach in the white sector of Skarvoy Light, bearing between 058°-069°, which leads between Store Svetlingen and Bronnesfuene to within 0.3nm of the light. Then steer to pass S of the light and enter the white sector of Fugleodden Light, bearing between 349°-352° and continue as by the previous night directions. Nordregapet: Main approach: Vessels should steer for the whitewashed mark on Seilsteinen until Guleholmen Beacon tower comes into line with Grunnsundholmen Light structure, bearing 056°, then vessels should alter course NE on this alignment to pass NW of Tryet. The passage between Tryet and Guleholmen cannot be distinguished until a vessel is close to Tyret. After passing SE of Guleholmen, vessels should steer for the anchorage between Grunnsundholmen and Horsholmen. A vessel with a draught of less than 5.0m can proceed through the dredged channel N of Grunnsundholmen and continue E through Nordregapet. Nysundet, which connects Nordre Sundet with Sondregapet, is dredged to a depth of 5.5m. At night, vessels should approach in the white sector of Ruskodden Light, bearing between 088°-093°, which leads through the fairway N of Tyret and into the green sector of Grunnsundholmen Light, bearing between 045.5°-052°, passing SE of Guleholmen (58°27.4'N 005°53.2'E). Then the white sector of Ruskodden Light, bearing between 185°-208°, astern, leads to the anchorage between Grunnsundholmen and Horsholmen. From this sector, the alignment of Toresoy and Krakeskjaer Lights, bearing 077°, leads through the dredged channel close N of Grunnsundholmen, marked by spar buoys (3 green, 2 red) toward Nordre Sundet. NW approach: Steer for Sundsgapet, the channel between Sundsgapholmen and the mainland, keeping Krakeskjaer Light structure in line with the N extremity of Sundsgapholmen, bearing approx 084°, which leads close S of Dyroyflu (58° 27.8'N 005°51.7'E), awash and marked by an iron perch. When entering Sundsgapet, vessels should keep the N extremity of Sundsgapholmen, bearing less than 096°, to pass S of a 6.0m shoal lying near the middle of the channel close within the W entrance. A vessel with a draught of not more than 4.0m can continue E into Nordre Sundet by passing over a bar between the N side of Horsholmen and the mainland, then through the dredged channel N of Grunnsundholmen. The S islet of Skjerpingane (58°28.1'N 005°50.4'E) just visible between the S extremity of Dyroy and the N extremity of Sundsgapholmen, bearing 279°, astern, leads through the fairway over the bar N of Horsholmen.

BA 1402. Norwegian 467. Admiralty Pilot NP56, NP286(2).

1020.

Pilotage is not compulsory but available throughout 24 hours if required. Optional 3 hours notice is required to Rekefjord pilot station. Boarding position is 58°23'N 006°00'E. Harbour pilot is available and boards N of Fuglodden Light. The Norwegian rules for pilots must be taken into account. Pilot can be contacted on, Tel: +47 51 47 73 77. Pilots for Nodregapet are embarked 1.5nm WSW of Ruskodden Light (58°27.3'N 005° 53.4'E).

Ruskodden Light (58°27.3'N 005°53.4'E). Vibrobodden Light (58°25.2'N 005°59.4'E).

There is a speed restriction of 5kts between Eigeroy Bridge to the N and Sprengsodden to the S.

Nil.

Traffic regulations: Kvitsoy Vessel Traffic Service.

There is 1 tug available from Eigeroy Bat og Motor, Hovlandsv, N-4370 Egersund, Tel: +47 51 49 25 26. Ten hours notice is required.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly and NW'ly.

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 & Pilots: Ch 16, 12, 13 and 14.

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. Immigration officials require additional Crew and Passenger Lists. 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 ETA's 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.