Larvik (NOLAR)

Larvik harbour offers an abundance of manoeuvring space and there are no navigation problems. There is over 10m of water alongside the main quay and the most modern loading and unloading technology is in use. The main industries are metal, lumber, nutrients and stone. It is a major ferry port with links to Denmark and UK.

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

Larvik is situated at the head of Larviksfjorden, 117km from Oslo, Norway.

Max LOA 250m, beam unrestricted (Larvik Stone Terminal (Svartebukt), draught 10.0m and 32,354DWT.

Approx 1,400,000t of cargo, 45,000TEU, 1,000 vessels and 740,000 passengers handled annually.

The principal anchorage is available within the Jordebukta (59°01.8'N., 10° 01.4'E.) in depths of 40.0-57.0m. Quarantine: Quarantine anchorage is in the outer road of the harbour. Outer Anchorage: Ostre Halsen (59°02.00'N., 10°04.00'E) affords good anchorage, over a bottom of clay, and has a mooring buoy in deep water.

Approach and entry: The deep water approach to Larvik Havn is from the SSE between Svennerholmene (58°58'N., 010°09'E) and Rakkebaane, 3nm W. Entry is through Larviksfjorden. Approach can also be made from E through Skipsleia (59°00'N., 010°10'E) which leads between, to the S, the dangers off the N side of Svenner and Rauer, 2.5nm ENE; and to the N, the dangers offlying the mainland between Larviksfjorden and Sandefjordsfjorden, 6nm ENE. Local knowledge is required.

BA 1402. N55 and 480. Admiralty Pilot NP56.

1025.

Moorings which are available on the W side of the head of the harbour have been used to stern moor vessels of up to 20,000GT. Berthing: For vessels are the Larvik Stone Terminal (Svartebukt), night berthing in the winter is not possible, however, during the summer months it is possible.

Norwegian state pilot can be ordered through one of the Norwegian Coastal Administrations; there are three pilot ordering centres, located in Lodingen, Kvitsoy and Horten. Requests should include: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Nationality 4. LOA, beam and GT 5. Draught 6. Nature of cargo 7. Destination 8. Purpose of call 9. ETA at pilot boarding area, or ETD from harbour 10. Whether one or two pilots are required 11. Vessel's IMO number (if any) 12. Crew and passengers, (Masters name and nationality, size of crew etc) 13. Cargo and bunker fuel (UN number and quality of hazardous or polluting cargo, type and quantity of bunker fuel etc) 14. Details of passage (Last port of call, next port of call etc) 15. Details related to pilotage requests and pilotage exemption certificates (PEC) 16. Agent or Operator (i.e. Norwegian contact) 17. Shipping company (Name and address) Pilots are taken aboard either from Faerder or Langesund Pilot Stations. The incoming pilot will bring the vessel to the quay if desired. Harbour pilots are not compulsory but can be arranged through the Harbour Master at Brevik. Pilotage requirements: ..... 1. Pilotage is compulsory for foreign merchant vessels of 50t and over. 2. Pilots should be ordered from Sea-Traffic Centre, Brevik 24 hours in advance and confirmed 2 hours before arrival at pilot boarding position. 3. Pilot boards in position 58°56.5'N., 9°47.6'E. Note: Station is equipped with radar.

The harbour area includes the head of Larviksfjorden as far S as a line extending E from Robergodden (59°01.9'N., 010°01.9'E) to the N side of the mouth of Numedalslagen.

The entrance to the fairway is marked by a light from the corner of a warehouse in the NW part of the harbour mouth.

Speed: Vessels should not exceed 5kts, N of a line drawn between Robergodden (59°02.0'N., 010°01.6E) and Revet, 0.5nm NE. Pipelines: It is understood that outfall pipelines extend seaward from N-W shores of the harbour. Additional submarine cables extend S from Larvik.

Range 0.5m.

To be ordered from Brevik (30km).

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Ice: The harbour is ice-free except during long cold periods in winter; it is then kept open by icebreakers.

LARVIK 59°02.93'N 10°01.70'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO LAR For details see: GENERAL NOTES OSLOFJORDEN PILOTS AND PILOT BOOKING CENTRE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 21/19 UKHO, (RSDRA2019000083249), 21/19

Radio: 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. Pilots contact info VHF: Ch 13, 16 Call Sign: "Brevik Control" Telephone: +47 33 034 954 Larvik Port Authority contact info VHF: Ch 12, 14, 16 Telephone: +47 33 165 750 Facsimile: +47 33 180 772 Email: post@larvik.havn.no

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 vessels 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), also Hazmat notification if dangerous/noxious cargo onboard. See country information. Additional ETA's should be sent 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival, to the vessel's agent.

Entry: Firing Danger Area: The approach passes through the Rakke Gunnery Range (58°58.8'N., 010°02.3'E). When firing is in progress mariners wishing to enter Larviksfjorden should communicate with the pilot boat or firing range.

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.