Namsos (NOOSY)

The port is handles general cargo, dry bulk, forest products, passengers and liquid cargo.

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

Namsos is situated at the mouth of the Namsen, on the Norwegian Sea coast, 197km N of Trondheim.

LOA 250m, draught 15.50m, 100,000DWT.

A good and spacious anchorage is available for vessels which have not been allocated a berth, in depths of 50.0-60.0m. Anchorage also available closer to the port, in depths of 18.0-42.0m.

The approach to Namsenfjorden from Folla, for vessels proceeding to Namsos, is N of Bjoroyvaeret (64°36'N 010°49'E) and S of Sorhunden (64°39.2'N 010°53'E), then towards Otteroya until Namsenfjorden appears open. Vessels should then steer into the fjord.Inside Namsenfjorden vessels should steer a course which leads down the middle of the channel clear of danger until abreast Hoddoya (height 206m, 1.75nm S of Stabben), 0.9nm within the entrance. Course should then be steered to pass N of Hoddoygrunnen (1.5m patch, 0.2nm off the N side of Hoddoya) then between Hoddoya and Otteroya. From Hoddoya, the channel lies between the S part of Otteroya and the off lying islets at Gasoyene. The track then leads N of Kvitinggrunnen and S of Merraneset (64°27.7'N 011°26.8'E) to Namsos. White sectors of lights lead as follows: Knappholmene Light (64°36.5'N 011° 01.5'E) bearing between 105°-121° leads SW of Sorhunden, then N of Svarttaren and Svenskjeret. The same light bearing between 342°-021°, astern, leads W of Troldsteinen in Otteroya, 0.7nm SSE of the light. Sornamsen Light (64°34.2'N 011°05.4'E) bearing between 133.5°-139.5° leads NE of Aurstoyskjergrunnen (4m patch, 0.8nm WSW), then SW of Troldsteinen. The same light bearing 326.5°-338°, astern, leads SW of Otteroya, then E of Kalvikskjeret. Bromsneset Light (64°28.8'N 011°18.7'E) bearing between 349°-121.5° leads 0.2nm NE of Ornskaget, the NE point of Hoddoya. Then the same light bearing between 287°-293°, astern, leads N of Gasoyene, then S of Ansnesgrunen (drying spit, extending 0.15nm S of Ansneset).

BA 1429. Norwegian 47. Admiralty Pilot NP57B, NP286(2).

The Norwegian Coastguard regularly patrols Namsos Harbour District. They also undertake duties on vessels within the port control area.

1015-1020.

Berthing at the outer edge of River Namsen requires approx 110m of rope for vessels longer than berth. Mooring crew is available from Grieff Shipping AS. Additional mooring information available from Namsos Harbour Office.

Sea pilotage available through Kvitsoy Pilot Booking Center, Tel: +47 51 73 53 97. Pilot office can be contact by VHF at Kristiansund.

Within Namsos Inner Harbour District a vessel's speed must not exceed 5kts.

Range 1.6m average throughout the year, Range 2.7m (spring). Current: Current has an effect on docking, at berths in and near Namsen River, on low and rising tide or increasing water flow. This includes Moelven Van Severen berth in the river, Kiskai and Spillum North and South at the outer edge of the river.

There is no traffic scheme in operation.

Available from Namsos and Trondheim.

Namsos is normally ice free in the winter. If severe weather occurs the port is kept open by ice breakers.

NAMSOS 64°27.65'N 11°30.54'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO OSY For details see: GENERAL NOTES KVITSШY 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: Ch 12, 16. Tel: +47 74 272 400. Fax: +47 74 272 550. Pollution spillage should be reported on VHF Ch 16.

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. General Declaration - 2. Crew List 2 3. Passenger List 2 4. Customs Declaration for Cruise Ships (1) - 5. Maritime Health Declaration (1) - 6. SOLAS Safety Certificate - 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) - 7. SOLAS Safety Certificate - 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.

Flags hoisted in harbour at 0800hrs from Mar-Oct and 0900hrs from Nov-Feb. Flags lowered at sunset not later than 2100hrs.

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.