Harstad (NOHRD)

The port mainly handles general cargo, fishing products, passengers and oil.

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

Harstad is located on the eastern side of Hinno Island, within the Arctic Circle, 297km SW of Tromso.

Max draught 9.3m.

Approx 417,000t of cargo handled annually.

Larger vessels may anchor in Gansasbotn inside a straight line from the Rutebathavna to Gangsasen, sand and mud bottom. Larger vessels may also anchor in Samabukta. Smaller vessels may anchor in Harstadhamn where anchor bolts are available.

The harbour can be approached from: S, from Indreleia in Vagsfjorden, and from an inshore route. E, from Indreleia in Vagsfjorden. N, from the E end of Toppsundet. Berths are accessible direct from the bay fronting Harstad. The alignment (131.5°) of Purksletta Leading Lights (post) on the E side of Gangsabotn leads to one of the oil berths.

BA 2366, 2327. Admiralty Pilot NP58B, NP286(2)

1025.

Pilot provided by Tranoy or Lodingen, boards at Lodingen Pilot Station and is available throughout 24 hours. Special harbour pilot not necessary. Notice of ETA is required when a sea pilot is being used. as follows: Entering from Andfjorden 12 hours, entering from Lodingen, 2 hours.

The seaward limit: straight lines joining the following points positioned from Harstad Light: ..... Shore close ENE of Trondenes Church 316° 1.8nm S extremity of Store Magoya 358° 1.5nm Harstad Light structure Lysbotn 166° 2.2nm S extremity of shore 207° 2.0nm Harstad Harbour District Limits include several of the surrounding fjords and inlets as follows: Kasfjorden Toppsundet Bergsvagen SE part of Andfjorden, approx S and E of the meridian lines between Froholmen and Grotavaer; Grotavaer and Andoy; Grytoy and N Hinnoy, to the S entrance point of Kasfjorden. SW part of Vagsfjorden, approw S and W of the meridian lines between Akeroy and Sandsoy (from Skjellesvikbukta to 4nm E of Klubben); Rolla and Hinnoy, to close E of Grassholmen. W and N of the meridian line in Tjeldsundet from the N entrance to the junction with Ramsundet. Excluded from the harbour district are the waters off the Ministry of Defence stations and installations for a distance of 50m from the highest ordinary HW Springs line.

Magoy Light (white lantern on base) (68°49.0'N 016°38.0'E). Smagrunnen Light (68°49.0'N 016°38.0'E). Stangnesodden Light (68°48.0'N 016°37.0'E).

Range 2.04m.

Small tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Well sheltered from the N. Ice: Except for the innermost bays, the harbour is ice free.

HARSTAD 68°47.97'N 16°33.56'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO HRD For details see: GENERAL NOTES LШDINGEN PILOTS AND PILOT BOOKING CENTRE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

{ "widget_1_pilotage": { "area_groups": [ { "area_name": null, "pilots_area_description": null, "pilots_contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": "Harstad Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": "16", "vhf_secondary_working": "12", "telephones": [ "+47 77 001212", "+47 90 126201 (Mobile)" ], "faxes": [ "+47 77 001213" ], "emails": [ "havnevakta@harstad.kommune.no", "harstadhavn@harstad.kommune.no" ], "websites": [ "www.harstadhavn.no" ], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": "Pilot ordering: Pilotage should be ordered through Safe Sea Net (see GENERAL NOTES, REPORTING - SAFE SEA NET (SSN)). Alternatively, the LШDINGEN Pilot Booking Centre can be used but may incur additional charges.", "when_to_report": null, "how_to_report": null, "what_to_report": [], "pilot_boarding_positions": [ { "designator": "Lшdingen", "coordinates_or_verbose": "68°22.90ґN 16°01.70ґE", "vessel_particular_constraints": null }, { "designator": "Andenes", "coordinates_or_verbose": "69°19.50ґN 16°13.50ґE", "vessel_particular_constraints": null } ], "pilot_disembarkation_positions": [], "leftover_text_notes": [] } } ] }, "widget_2_vts": { "cross_reference_redirect": null, "area_groups": [], }, "widget_3_tugs": { "contact_details": [], "availability_hours": null, "notes": [] }, "widget_4_port_and_notes": { "port_and_terminal_contacts": [ { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": "16", "vhf_secondary_working": "12", "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "standalone_general_notes": [ "Pilot ordering: Pilotage should be ordered through Safe Sea Net (see GENERAL NOTES, REPORTING - SAFE SEA NET (SSN)). Alternatively, the LШDINGEN Pilot Booking Centre can be used but may incur additional charges." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS PROCEDURE: (1)\tPilot ordering: Pilotage should be ordered through Safe Sea Net (see GENERAL NOTES, REPORTING - SAFE SEA NET (SSN)). Alternatively, the LШDINGEN Pilot Booking Centre can be used but may incur additional charges. (2) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) Lшdingen: 68°22.90ґN 16°01.70ґE (b) Andenes: 69°19.50ґN 16°13.50ґE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________\n PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Telephone: +47 77 001212 \t+47 90 126201 (Mobile) E-mail: havnevakta@harstad.kommune.no Port Authority VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +47 77 001210 Fax: +47 77 001213 E-mail: harstadhavn@harstad.kommune.no Website: www.harstadhavn.no HOURS:\tH24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

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 Ch 16, 14 and 12.

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. To contact Customs, Tel: +47 77 00 27 00. 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 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.