Kragero (NOKRA)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Main exports include: Wood pulp, timber, macadam, quartz, feldspar and fish. Main imports include: Oil, fodder and fertilisers.

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

Kragero is a well sheltered harbour, 4nm from the open sea and located on the S coast of Norway, approx 15nm SW of Langesund and 105nm S of Oslo.

Draught 9.0m.

Approx 936,600t of cargo and 200 vessels are handled annually.

Anchorages off Kragero and Kjerkebukta, between Store Furuholmen and Kjerkeholmen, 0.3nm W, afford good anchorage in depths of up to 50m. A submarine cable is present between the E end of Kjerkeholmen and the mainland, NE. Good anchorage can be obtained between the N side of Oya and Stilnestangen, 0.5nm N, in depths up to 29m and also anchorage can be obtained between the E side of Saltneven and Skatoy, 0.5nm NW of Stavseng Lighthouse, in depths from 20-37m, mud. Quarantine anchorage: Located in Vennevikbukta (58°51.4'N 009°27.0'E) in depths of 15.0m. Swinging room is limited, but mooring rings are available. Local knowledge is required.

Approach and entry: The best and most used of several approach channels is from SE through Stanggapet (58°48.8'N 009°29.4'E), with entry through Kragerofjorden (58°51'N 009°27'E), which lies between Skatoy and the mainland. The narrowest and shallowest part of Stanggapet can be avoided by passing E of Stangbaen, close E of Stanggapet, and approaching through Rodskjaergapet (58° 49'N 009°30'E). This route contains no lights, though parts of the channel are buoyed. When approaching Kragero through Stanggapet, ensure that when approaching, Stromtangen Lighthouse (58°50'N 009°28'E) is in line with Stavseng Lighthouse, 0.9nm NNW, bearing 340°. This alignment leads W of Jomfrulandsrevet Lightbuoy, then between Knubbehausen Lightbuoy and Stangbaen. When nearing Knubbehausen Lightbuoy, vessels should edge a little W of the leading line in order to avoid a 6.0m patch close W of Stangbaen and a 9.0m shoal lying nearly 0.1nm N of the charted position of the lightbuoy. Having cleared the latter shoal, course should be set to pass close W of Vestre Fjordbaen Buoy to avoid a reef extending E from Stangskjaer Beacon Tower. When abreast Stangskjaer (58°49.2'N 009°28.5'E), vessels should edge E and bring Stavseng Lighthouse to bear 332° and well open N of Stromtangen Lighthouse, in order to pass NE of some submerged rocks lying up to 0.25nm SE of the latter lighthouse. After passing Stromtangen, vessels should keep in the middle of the channel as there are no dangers more than 0.1nm off either shore. Having passed between Hammarbaen and Buttebaen, vessels should steer to pass N of Smedskjer (58°51.7'N 009°24.9'E) if making for the anchorage between Store Furuholmen and Kjerkeholmen, or set course for the small harbour W of Oya. Vessels proceeding to the anchorage N of Oya, should alter course N when clear of the spar buoy marking the W edge of Buttebaen and pass W of another spar buoy, moored 0.2nm S of the E point of Oya and marking a 4.0m patch close W of Litle Furuholmen. Then steer to pass close E and N of the E point of Oya, taking care to avoid a 5.0m patch, situated 0.15nm ESE of the point. The latter rocks are marked by N, E and W cardinal buoys. At night, from abreast Stromtangen Light, vessels should keep in the white sector of Buttebaen Light, bearing between 311°-318°, which leads through the fairway of Kragerofjorden to within 0.2nm of the light. From N of Hammarbaen, the white sector of Gallerodden or Kragero Light (58°52.0'N 009°25.5'E), bearing between 353°-029°, leads to within 0.1nm of the light, passing W of Buttebaen and the 4.0m patch close W of Litle Furuholmen. The white sector of the light, bearing between 146°-171°, astern, leads through the fairway to the anchorage N of Oya.

BA 1327. Admiralty Pilot NP56.

South Coast Command, Tel: +47 55 50 39 37.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for foreign merchant vessels exceeding 50GT and is available throughout 24 hours.. Pilots should be ordered from the Sea Traffic Centre, Brevik (callsign "Brevik Control") on VHF Ch 13 or 80. Pilot boards in position 58°56.6'N 009°47.7'E.

Kragero Harbour District Limit extends from Taraldsbaen (58°46'N 009°24'E) to Ramhausen, 15nm NE. The area includes Jomfruland and the many fjords NW of the line.

Jomfruland Light (58°51'N 009°24'E). Knubbehausen Light (58°49'N 009°29'E).

An overhead cable with a vertical clearance of 22m spans the E end of the channel between Kjerkeholmen and the N side of Tatoy. Speed limit is 5.0kts in the inner harbour (58°51.9'N 009°25.3'E).

Nil.

None.

Available on request.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Tidal range is small. Meteorological conditions have the greatest influence on water levels. W'ly winds increase levels and E'ly reduce them. Ice: Ice can occur in severe winters but the harbour is seldom blocked.

KRAGERШ 58°51.99'N 9°24.71'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO KRA For details see: GENERAL NOTES OSLOFJORDEN PILOTS AND PILOT BOOKING CENTRE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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UKHO WEEKLY CORRECTIONS 42/12 Kystverket, (RSDRA2012000165395), 42/12

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: Kragero Port on Ch 16, 12, 13 and 14.

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.

..... Documents 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 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.