Hammerfest (NOHFT)

The port is open to shipping all year round and consists of the Hammerfest general cargo harbour, the Rypefjord oil harbour and Melkoya Island (Snohvit) LNG terminal, which operates as a separate terminal. The main harbour entrance, open towards SW, with depth of 40m, is somewhat exposed to winds from that direction. Principle imports include coal, general cargo, container cargo, salts and oils. Principal exports include LNG, fish and fish products.

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

Hammerfest, the northernmost town in Norway, is situated on the W coast of Kvaloey Island, facing the Soeroey Sound and is approx 840nm N of Trondheim.

LOA 300.0m, draught 11.0m, beam 49.0m, 95,785DWT

Approx 5,000,000t of cargo, 5,500TEU, 5,000 vessels and 36,500 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage for 3 or 4 vessels of 6,000t is available on the Fuglenes side. Rypefjorden anchorage (70°439.0'N 023°41.1'E) in the bay E of Trenskjeret. Caution: Anchorage at the head of the bay is impracticable owing to the charted underwater pipeline.

Hammerfest can be reached through Soroysundet, S of Soroyo, or, by an entrance from sea NE of Soroyo. When approaching Hammerfest from SW, care is necessary to avoid the following shoals (positions given from Fuglenes Light, (70°40.0'N 023°40.0'E); Molvikbaen (1nm SSW), marked by an iron perch; A 4m patch (0.6nm S). Otherwise the entrance is clear.

BA 2315. Admiralty Pilot NP58B, NP286(2).

Tel: 47 76 11 20 00, Fax: 47 76 11 23 45.

1025.

Available 24 hours, compulsory for all foreign vessels, as vessels have to pass through prohibited sea areas. 24 hours notice is required with confirmation 2 hours before arrival. The sea pilot boards in position 70°47.0'N 023°23.2'E (off Akkarfjordnaeringen) and harbour pilot boards off Melkoy Island, 2.5nm off Hammerfest. In poor weather conditions, vessels are allowed to continue to position 70°40.5'N 023°30.0'E. This is the most used position. Helicopter: LNG vessels over 20,000GT may be boarded via helicopter in position 71°05'N 023°27'E.

The harbour limits of Hammerfest are enclosed by straight lines forming the community boundary and joining the following positions; Grotneset: (70°34'N 023°41'E) in Vargsundet then 3nm NNW to Straumsneset, then 2nm N to Rppklubbskjeret, then 3.5nm N to Melkoya, E point, 0.3nm N to an iron beacon in Melkoysundet and 3nm E to the coast of Kvaloyo.

Fugleneset Mole Light, 1.5nm ESE on the head of a short breakwater.Batterrimolen Light, 5.0nm ESE.

Berthing is possible at night at tanker terminals. Vessels will not be allowed to approach Snohvit LNG Terminal if visibility is less than 1 mile.

Mean spring range approx 2.3m, mean neap range approx 1.2m. Observed highest range 3.7m.

Tugs available.

Prevailing winds: Variable. SW and W winds raise a considerable sea, but the harbour is sheltered in winds from other directions. No problems with ice.

HAMMERFEST 70°40.01'N 23°40.22'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO HFT For details see: GENERAL NOTES LШDINGEN PILOTS AND PILOT BOOKING CENTRE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Notice of ETA: Category 1 and 2 vessels must obtain permission from NOR VTS at the following times: (a) At least 6h prior to entering the VTS area (24h notice for vessels which require extraordinary safety measures or planning) (b) When/if the vessel wishes to change its route in relation to what has been decided or agreed with the VTS Centre, this also applies to stops en-route (c) Before a vessel departs from a quay or anchorage (3) The notice of ETA should contain the following information: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Vessel's position at time of sending the ETA (c) Planned route and port of destination (d) ETA at the VTS area and ETA at the port, mooring or anchorage within the VTS area (e) ETD from a port, mooring or anchorage (for vessels already within the VTS area) (f) Name, address and phone number of the vessel's shipbroker or agent in Norway, if applicable (4) The notice of ETA should be submitted in writing, but will also be accepted via VHF. 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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 05/19 Norwegian Notices 24/59656/18, 24/59655/18, 24/59647/18, (RSDRA2019000004785), 5/19

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: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 12. Port Authority: Tel: +47 78 40 74 00, Fax: +47 78 40 74 01, email: post@hammerfest.havn.no. LNG Terminal: Ch 11. Tel: +47 78 40 42 09.

Customs: 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 1. Crew List 1 2. Passenger List 2 3. Stowaway List - 4. Tobacco/Spirit/Personal Effects 1 5. Stores List 1 6. Arms and Ammunition Declaration - 7. Health documents or Certificates 1 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate - 9. Load Line Certificate - 10. Tonnage Certificate 1 11. Certificate of Nationality 1 12. Safety Equipment Certificate - 13. Cargo Gear Certificate - 14. Bill of Lading 1 15. Manifests (freighted) - 16. Manifest (unfreighted) 1 17. Dangerous Goods Declaration 1 18. ISPS Last 10 ports visited, with security levels 1 19. Garbage declaration 1

Arrival Notification, in the prescribed format to the Navy, should be made to agents or Port Authority, 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. Melkoya Snohvit LNG Terminal: ..... 1. Notice of ETA: a) LNG Vessels: i) Via agent, no less than 8 days in advance or upon departure from the last discharge port if less than 8 days distant. ii) 96 hours prior to arrival. If this ETA changes by more than 9 hours, the corrected ETA must be advised to the LNG Terminal immediately iii) 48 hours prior to arrival. If this ETA changes by more than 6 hours, the corrected ETA must be advised to the LNG Terminal immediately iv) 24 hours prior to arrival. If this ETA changes by more than 3 hours, the corrected ETA must be advised to the LNG Terminal immediately v) 5 hours prior to arrival b) Condensate Vessels (Oil Tankers): i) Via agent, no less than 96 hours prior to arrival ii) 48 hours prior to arrival. If this ETA changes by more than 6 hours, the corrected ETA must be advised to the LNG Terminal immediately iii) 24 hours prior to arrival. If this ETA changes by more than 3 hours, the corrected ETA must be advised to the LNG Terminal immediately iv) 5 hours prior to arrival c) LPG Vessels: i) Via agent, no less than 96 hours prior to arrival ii) 48 hours prior to arrival. If this ETA changes by more than 6 hours, the corrected ETA must be advised to the LNG Terminal immediately iii) 24 hours prior to arrival. If this ETA changes by more than 3 hours, the corrected ETA must be advised to the LNG Terminal immediately iv) 5 hours prior to arrival 2. ETA messages shall include the following information: a) Vessel's name b) Callsign c) Nationality d) LOA, beam and GT e) Draught f) Nature of cargo g) Destination h) Purpose of call i) ETA at pilot boarding position or ETD from harbour j) Whether 1 or 2 pilots are required k) Vessel's IMO number (if any) l) Crew and passengers, including Master's name and nationality, size of crew etc m) Cargo and bunker fuel (UN No and quality of hazardous and polluting cargo, type and quantity of bunker fuel etc) n) Details of passage (last port of call, next port of call etc) o) Details related to pilotage requests and PEC's p) Agent or operator (i.e. Norwegian contact) q) Shipping company (name and address) 3. Further technical information will also be required as per the Terminal Handbook. 4. All vessels shall request clearance from the Terminal on arrival, on VHF Ch 11, via the Port Operator Duty Telephone or via the agent. 5. Escort Tugs are compulsory as follows: a) Category 1 vessels over 500GT b) Category 2 vessels over 3,000GT 6. A safety zone has been established bounded by the following positions: a) 70°41.9'N 023°37.3'E b) 70°41.8'N 023°35.8'E c) 70°40.8'N 023°34.3'E d) 70°40.6'N 023°35.3'E e) 70°40.8'N 023°38.1'E 7. No vessels shall enter this safety zone without authorisation.

There is no need to apply for pratique. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be issued.

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.

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