Moss (NOMSS)

The port is divided into two areas, divided by an isthmus joining Jeloya to the mainland and connected by a canal with depth 4.4m, width 11.2m. The S part of the harbour is in Verlebukta and the N part in Mossesundet. The port handles containers, steel, bulk, general cargo, Ro-Ro traffic and passengers. Exports include: Cellulose and paper. Imports include: Corn, food, steel, liquid chemicals, glass, sand and other raw materials.

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

Moss is situated on the eastern shore of Oslo Fjord, 57km SE of Oslo.

Mossesundet: Draught 11.0m, 28,000DWT. Verlebukta: Draught 9.5m, 20,000DWT.

Approx 413,800t of cargo handled annually.

Outer anchorages: Verlebukta: E of a line from the light on Revlingen (59°24.0'N 010°38.0'E) to the light on Verlebrygga, 2nm NNE, is to be used as an anchorage for vessels which approach Moss from the S and have not been allocated a berth or anchorage. Mossesundet: In the bay to the W of a line from Kippenes Light (59°29.0'N 010° 40.0'E) to Kjellandsviktangen, 1.5nm SSW, is to be used as an anchorage for vessels which approach Moss from the N and have not been allocated a berth or anchorage. Approach from S: Anchorage suitable for coasters can be obtained off the NE side of Revlingen (59°24.0'N 010°38.0'E) in a depth of 18.0m. Mossundet Anchorage can be obtained as follows: Kongshavn (59°29.8'N 010°40.0'E) affords anchorage for coasters in position 0.6nm NNW of Kippenes in a depth of 20.0m, clay, with Saueholmene hidden by Gjova. The bottom slopes steeply E and is rocky to the N. The bay N of Kjellandsviktangen (59°28.0'N 010°40.0'E) affords good anchorage 0.5nm N of the point and 0.15nm from the shore in depths of 12.0-20.0m clay and sand. This is a laying up area for large tankers. At the S end of Mossesundet, off the town of Moss, anchorage is recommended off the W shore, 0.2nm N of the canal entrance; and off the E shore, 0.6nm NNE of the canal entrance. Quarantine anchorage: Vessels under quarantine should be anchored in one of the outer anchorages given above.

The S part of the harbour is approached from the main channel of Oslofjorden, in the vicinity of 59°24.0'N 010°37.0'E, passing S of Jeloya, then entered through Verlebukta. The N part of the harbour is approached from the main channel of Oslofjorden, in position 59°38'N 010°37.0'E, passing N of Jeloya, then entered through Mossesundet. It is reported as being safe to approach the berths in Verlebukta with a draught of 9.5m. Mossesundet (59°29.0'N 010°41.0'E), a narrow arm of the sea between Jeloya and the mainland, provides a deep water approach to Moss in which depths of more than 20.0m can be maintained to a number of the major berths. The inner harbour usually freezes during the winter but the channel is usually kept open by icebreakers. The direction of buoyage is from S to N in Vaerlebrygga, Mossekanalen and then in Mossesundet; whereas entry to Mossesundet is from N to S. Approach from S through Verlebukta: From the vicinity of 59°24.0'N 010°37.0'E, the track, initially within a white sector (031°-036°) of Verlebrygga Light standing on the head of Verlebrygga at the S end of the canal, leads NNE for about 1.75nm, passing WNW of Revlingrevet, a small islet on the NW extremity of which stands Revlingen Light. The NW edge of the bank is marked by a spar buoy (starboard hand) which is moored within the 20.0m depth contour. This contour extends into the white sector on the light with a depth of 18.0m, and ESE of Steinergrunnen, then ESE of the reef fringing Reiertangen which is marked off its S end by a spar buoy (port hand), then clear of Espenesgrunna which extends over the E half of the white sector and is marked on its E side by a spar buoy (isolated danger), also of a 10m patch close NNE, then ESE of Grimsrodhausen which is marked on its W side by a spar buoy (port hand), then ESE of isolated rocks which lie on the NW edge of the white sector, then ESE of a wreck with a least depth of 8.0m over it which also lies on the NW edge of the white sector. Approach from N through Mossesundet: From the vicinity of 59°32.0'N 010°38.0'E the white sector (128°-162°) of Saueholmene Light on the W side of the S of a chain of islets, leads from Oslofjorden towards the entrance to Mossesundet, passing NE of Bevoykollen then SW of Middelgrunnen which is marked by spar buoys, (S cardinal at its S end and starboard hand at its N end). Clearing line: The line of bearing, 176°, of the E extremity of Gjova (59°30'N 010°40'E) open W of the S islet of Saueholmene, 0.5nm N, clears close W of Middelgrunnen.

BA 3159, 3717; Norwegian 482. Admiralty Pilot NP56, NP286(2).

1005-1025.

Not compulsory. Norwegian state pilot can be ordered throught 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. Vessels IMO number (If any) 12. Crew and passengers, (Master's 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). Pilot, if required, boards 1.5nm E of Stores Faerder Lighthouse at the entrance to Oslo fjord.

Moss Harbour District limit extends SW from the mainland in position 59°25.1'N 010°39.4'E, includes Jeloya and off-lying islets and shoals, and has its N limit at Lovikholmen (59°29.3'N 010°41.2'E).

Verlebukta Light is exhibited from a white lantern on the head of the mole on the E side of the canal entrance, 1.75nm NNE of Revlingen.

Mean spring range 0.3m.

Available from Horten or Fredrikstad.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Ice: Mossesundet is normally frozen in winter. Some problems due to sea ice are thus expected in the N part of the harbour of Moss, which lies in Mossesundet. The port remains open, even in very cold winters, when the assistance of an ice-breaker is required. The S part of the port is not so problematic. However; strong S winds may bring drifting ice from the Kattegat and create an accumulation of ice in the S part of the port. It is a situation that occurs seldom and does not last for more than a few days.

MOSS 59°25.76'N 10°39.18'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO MSS For details see: GENERAL NOTES OSLOFJORDEN PILOTS AND PILOT BOOKING CENTRE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 03/20 Kystverket correspondence, (RSDRA2019000307692), 3/20

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: Moss Port: Ch 16, 12 and 14. Horten pilot: Ch 13.

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 - 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 see 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.

There is a speed limit of 4kts between Reiertangen (59°25'N 010°38'E) and Mossekanalen, 1nm NE; then through the canal and N in Mossesundet to Rossnestangen (59°26.8'N 010°39.5'E).

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.