Hoyanger (NOHYR)

The port is very small, capable of handling aluminium and breakbulk.

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

Hoyanger is located in Sognefjord on the W coast of Norway.

Draught 10.7m

Approx 10,700t of cargo handled annually.

Small vessels sometimes anchor in the NE corner of the fjord, 0.075nm offshore, in a depth of 50m.

The white sector of Hoyanger Light, bearing between 041° and 069°, leads to the entrance of Hoyangsfjord, and the white sector of this light, bearing between 219° and 227°, astern, leads towards the head of the fjord. Attention is drawn to a submarine cable which runs through the entire length of Hoyangsfjord and which has its landing in the NW corner of the fjord.

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

1025.

Fedje Pilot Station (60°51'N 004°39' E) is 1.3nm NW of Holmengra Light. It is recommended that requests for pilotage should be sent by telex or fax.

Hoyanger Light is exhibited from a white lantern on a framework structure on the SE shore, 0.75nm NE of Fureneset.

Range 2.0m.

Not necessary for berthing but can be ordered from Bergen.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

HШYANGER 61°12.84'N 6°04.24'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO HYR 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 1 2. Cargo Declaration 1 3. Crew List 2 4. Crew Personal Effects Declaration 1 5. Ship's Stores Declaration 1 6. Maritime Declaration of Health (1) 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.