Mo I Rana (NOMQN)

Mo I Rana, an industrial port, is designated as a free port, one of only two in Norway. The port is open all year round. Two of the quays are directly connected to the main railway network. The fjord is well marked and deep, with vessels able to anchor in the roads in depths ranging from 11-44m. Pilots embark at Aasvaer Lighthouse. Pilots may advise an alternative place of anchorage if necessary. Exports: Iron ore, steel, ferrochrome and ferro Silisium. Imports: Iron ore for export and ferro industry materials.

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

Mo I Rana is located at the head of Ranafjord, approx 50nm from Aasvaer Pilot Station and 241km S of Bodo.

LOA 260m, beam 32.26m, 83,353DWT

Approx 4,152,000t of cargo and 1,310 vessels are handled annually.

Anchorage is available off Mo I Rana in the following positions, given from Mo I Rana Church: ..... Anchorage Position Depth (m) Gullsmedvika 0.75nm NNW 40 Movika 0.75nm W 38 Langnesbukta 1.1nm WSW 16.0-22.0 Outer anchorage is available at Nesnaflaket, about 40nm to berth. Anchorage is prohibited NE of a line joining the Bulk Terminal, 1nm N of Mo I Rana Church and Aneset, 0.5nm NW.

BA 2310, NP58A, NP286(2).

To contact coastguard, Tel: +47 75 53 63 39, Fax: +47 75 53 63 54.

1010-1025.

For berthing information contact Port Authority on VHF Ch 12, 16, or Tel: +47 75 13 47 00. Rana Industriterminal can be contacted on Ch 09.

Compulsory. Pilot boards in the following positions: ..... 1. 66°17.0'N 012°13.0'E (2nm WNW of Aasvaer Light). 2. 66°15.3'N 012°36.2'E (smaller vessels after agreement with the pilot station). Note: 1. Provides pilotage for Mosjoen and Glomfjord 2. Pilotage is provided by Aasvaer Pilot Station and ordered via Lodingen Pilot Booking Centre. A harbour pilot relieves the sea pilot in the vicinity of the W harbour limits. Aasvaer Pilot Station, Tel: +47 76 98 68 10. Harbour pilot arranged by calling on VHF Ch 16; 12. Pilots speak English.

The W harbour limit is a line drawn NNE across Ranafjord, from Haukneset, (66° 17.4'N, 014°02.8'E).

Range 1.6m.

Two tugs available. Tugs for berthing at Mo I Rana are recommended for vessels over 12,000DWT and are available 24 hours.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

MO I RANA 66°18.71'N 14°07.44'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO MQN 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: ..... Station Range (nm) Calling Channel Working Channel Pilot station 10 16, 13 13 Harbour Control 10 16, 12 12 VTS 10 12 12 Tugs 10 12 12 Agents - 09 09 Telephone (HM): +47 75 134703

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 For cruise vessels only: 1. General Declaration 1 2. Crew List 2 3. Passenger List 2 4. Customs Declaration for Cruise Ships (1) 1 5. Maritime Health Declaration (1) 1 For other vessels: 1. General Declaration 1 2. Cargo Declaration 1 3. Crew List 2 4. Crew Personal Effects Declaration 1 5. Ship's Stores Declaration 1 6. Maritime Declaration of Health (1) 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.