Lodingen (NOLOD)

It is a good, well sheltered harbour with easy access. The port mainly handles refrigerated container, passengers, general cargo and fishing activities.

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

Lodingen is situated in the Vest fjord on the E coast of Hinnoy island in the Lofoten Archipelago.

Largest vessel handled LOA 120m, current max draught reported 6m and 3,000DWT.

Approx 301,500t of cargo handled annually.

Large vessels anchor approx 0.17nm ESE of Rodholmen, in depths of 30m. The anchor should be let go, with respect to a line joining Radholmen and Hamnskallen (0.35nm E) as follows: In strong SW winds, S of the line. In N and NW winds, N of the line. Small vessels have anchorage available as far W in the bay as possible. Vessels lie best between Radholmen and the Packet Boat quay (0.17nm S), in depths from 12.0-15.0m, clay.

The white sectors of the lights lead from the vicinity of Rotvaer (68°22.0'N 015°57.0'E) into Tjeldsundet and towards Lodingen as follows, with positions from Lodingen Light (white lantern on base, 68°25.0'N 016°01.0'E, on Hjertholmen): Bearing between 356°-024°, W of Storbaen (6.5nm S), then: W of Langosholmen and dangers off the SW end of Baroya (5nm S), then: E of Rotvaer (3.0nm SSW). Bearing between 307°-349°, SW of Mokkalassene (2.5nm SE), marked by an iron perch. Baroy Light (68°21.0'N 016°05.0'E), bearing between 160°-174°, leads W of Bolloystabben (3.0nm N), then: The same bearings astern, E of a spar buoy marking Hjertholmskallen (3.75nm NNW), then: E of Hamnskellen (4.0nm NNW), marked by a lightbuoy. The final approach to Lodingen is E of Hjertholmskallen and either side of Hamnskallen. The white sectors (207°-215°) and (223°-234°) of Lodingen Light lead SE of Hamnskallen.

BA 2327. Admiralty Pilot NP58A, NP286(2).

1025.

Compulsory. The pilot station at Lodingen monitors VHF Ch 16, 12, 13 and 14 throughout 24 hours and is equipped with radar. Vessels should order pilot 24 hours in advance and provide updates 5 and 2 hours prior to arrival at pilot station. Arrangements for pilots to Lofoten and Vesteranlen can be made via Lodingen. The pilot boards in position 68°22.9'N 016°01.7'E.

Lodingen Light (68°24.7'N 016°00.6'E), on Hjertholmen.

Range 2.5m.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. N'ly winds can be troublesome in the harbour.

LШDINGEN 68°24.65'N 16°00.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO LOD For details see: GENERAL NOTES LШDINGEN PILOTS AND PILOT BOOKING CENTRE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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. VHF: Harbour Master and pilots on Ch 16, 13 and 14.

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). 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.