Molde (NOMOL)

The port has a deep and wide entrance and a good holding anchorage. Depth at entrance varies between 27.4-36.6m. Ice free and open throughout the year. The port has quay facilities for passenger ships (cruise ships), Ro-Pax, Ro-Ro, containers, palletised cargo, cements and other dry bulk. Main exports: Fish and fish products. Main imports: Iron, machinery and food.

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

Molde is situated on the NW coast of Norway, in the Ronsdalsfjord.

Max LOA 139.5m, beam 20.8m, draught 11m, 8,388DWT.

Approx 5,500,000t of cargo, 8,600 vessels and 42,000 passengers handled annually.

Large vessels can anchor off Molde in depths of 30-35m, sand and clay. Vessels in quarantine are required to anchor near Moldeholmen which is situated 0.8nm ESE of Reknes Molde.

Distances from the open sea to Molde through the various approaches are: Through Breidsundet and Indreleia, 40nm, if by the W of Lepsoy add 6nm. Through Nogvafjorden, 30nm. Through Buadjupet and Julsundet, 25nm. The white sectors of Molde Hamn Light lead as follows: Bearing 070°-081°, S of Resbjora (a headland, 0.85nm E of Julneset), then N of Mekgrunna. Bearing 053.5°-066°, S of Mekgrunna, with due regard for a 6.0m patch, 0.1nm SE of Mekgrunna and in this sector. Then N of Bjorsetholmen. Although Molde Hamn may be entered N or S of Mekgrunna, the N approach is recommended. Inner Approaches: Harbour Light (62° 43.9'N 007°09.5'E).

Chart Molde 33, 34, 484. BA 1428. Admiralty Pilot NP57B, NP286(2).

Contact the coastguard on VHF Ch 16.

1025.

Any side can be used for the berth. No special requirements.

Kristiansund Pilot, located near Grip Island 63°15'N 007°36'E, Tel: +47 71 57 08 00, Fax: 47 71 57 08 01. The distance from Pilot Grip to Molde is 45nm. Alesund Pilot located at Breisundet (62°31'N 005°41'E). Sea pilots for inward passage are obtainable from Runde. The distance from Pilot Alesund to Molde is 40-46nm. Pilots board from a white boat marked "Los". Helicopter operations are not available.

The position of the port seaward boundaries are 62°43.3'N 007°03.5'E.

Molde Hamn Light in position 62°44.0'N 007°09.3'E, exhibited from a white lantern on a pile structure, standing at the root of a mole, 140m in length, at Reknes. A light is exhibited from the head of the mole.

Range 1.8m - 2.0m.

There are no vessel traffic management systems in operation. The vessel should report to the Harbour Authorities 1 hour before arrival reporting the ETA, length and draught.

Not compulsory but available from Aalesund, Bergen and Aukra (10nm from Molde Harbour).

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

MOLDE 62°44.00'N 7°10.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO MOL For details see: ЕLESUND PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES KVITSШY 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: ..... Authority Ch Telephone Fax Pilot Station 13, 16 +47 71 57 08 00 +47 71 57 08 01 Harbour Master 12, 14, 16 +47 71 19 16 20 +47 71 19 16 21 Email: Harbour Master: office@moldehavn.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 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 1. Passenger List 1 2. Disembarking Passenger List 1 3. Embarking Passenger List 1 4. Crew List 1 5. Stores List 1 6. Ship's Customs Declaration 1 7. Crew's Customs Declaration 1 8. Passenger's Customs Declaration 1 9. Health Declaration 1

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.

No special requirements.

From Reknes Mole to Aro Light there is a speed limit of 5kts this is to be exceeded only with the Harbour Master's permission.

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.