Mosjoen (NOMJF)

The local industries include metal, aluminium products and timbers. The principal commodities handled at port are general cargo, various dry bulk, LNG, liquid chemicals and asphalt.

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

Mosjoen is situated at the head of Vefsnfjorden, on the Arctic coast of Norway, approx 60km from the Swedish border and 332km S of Bodo.

Max LOA 199.99m, beam 30m, draught 11.5m, 37,153DWT.

Approx 1,300,000t of cargo, 23,000TEU and 700 vessels handled annually.

The following anchorages are available (positions from Mosjoen Light): For large vessels off Halsoya (0.9nm N) in a depth of 30m, sand and clay, or off the aluminium works (0.2nm N) in a depth of 40m, sand and clay. For small vessels off Rynes (1.25nm NNW) in a depth of 10m.

The route leads in the middle of the channel, from the vicinity of Sornesskjeret (65°58'N 012°53'E), through the E arm of Vefsnfjorden, to Mosjoen (11nm SE). The white sector 314°-323° of Akvikskjer Light (65°59'N 012°52'E), astern, leads in the fairway to a position approx 3nm SE, passing (with positions given from the light): SE of Fjordgrunnen (0.5nm SE), then NE of Sornesskjeret (0.7nm SSE), then SW of Nabben (1.25nm SE), then NE of Kvitneset (3nm SSE). The white sector 299.5°-305.5° of Sornesskjeret Light (65°68'N 012°53'E), astern, leads in the fairway to the vicinity of Alterneset (8nm SE), passing: SW of Korsneset (3nm SE of the light), then NE of a spar buoy (0.15nm N of Alterneset) marking Alternesgrunnen. The white sector 127°-179° of Alterneset Light (white lantern on piles, 65° 54'N 013°08'E) leads SE in the fairway, passing (positions given from the light): Close NE of land near Digermulen (3nm NW), and: W of the coastal bank off Forneset (1.5nm N). The line bearing 331° of Alterneset Light, changing from red to white, astern, indicates the centre of the channel to Mosjoen (3nm SSE). The white sector 154°-160° of Mosjoen Light (white lantern on concrete column, 65°51'N 013°11.2'E) leads SSE in the fairway, passing: E of Alterneset, then W of Skjerflesa (2.25nm NNW of the light).

BA 259, 1430. Admiralty Pilot NP58A, NP286(2).

1010.

Pilotage should be ordered through SafeSeaNet but may be ordered through the Londingen Pilot Booking Center at additional costs. Pilot boards in position 66° 15.3'N 12°36.7'E (1.3nm N of Donna) or in position 66°17.0'N 12°12.6'E (2nm WNW of Asvaer Light).

Mosjoen Light (65°51'N 013°11.2'E) stands at the root of 2 breakwaters which separate the berthing area from the mouth of Vefsna, close W.

MHWS 2.7m; MLWS 0.4m. Greatest range observed 4.0m.

Tugs are ordered by the agent from Sandnessjoen.

Mosjoen is well sheltered and cargo handling is rarely interrupted. The port is usually ice-free, except for some shallow bays which may freeze over in severe winters; shipping is seldom hampered by ice.

MOSJШEN 65°51.32'N 13°10.81'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO MJF For details see: GENERAL NOTES LШDINGEN PILOTS AND PILOT BOOKING CENTRE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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, 12 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 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.

..... 1. Crew List 2. General Declaration 3. Ship's Stores Declaration 4. Crew's Effects Declaration 5. Declaration of Health

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.