Svolvaer (NOSVJ)

Svolvaer has three harbours Osanpollen, Main Harbour and Marinepollen. Daily calls by express cargo vessels, passenger and vehicle ferries. Principal exports include fish and fish products. Principal imports include salt and oil.

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

Svolvaer is situated in the Lofoten Islands just off the Norwegian mainland, 240km NW of Bodo.

LOA 140m, beam 23.6m, 12,207DWT.

Anchorage is available approx 0.3nm E of Risoyklubben (68°14'N 014°36'E) and as far SW as the line joining Risoyklubben and Nedre Skerdingen (0.6nm ESE). Small craft can anchor anywhere in the harbours, but out of the way of traffic. Submarine cables are laid in many parts of the harbours, so care is necessary to anchor clear of them. Anchorage in Osanpollen is in depths up to 30m, clay. Anchorage is permitted in the packet boat basin, approx 0.3nm NNE of Jomfrau, depth 10m, sand. Anchoring must not obstruct any traffic berthing or unberthing.

Vessels should approach in the white sector 348°-012°, of Radholmen Light which leads towards Svolvaer, passing (with positions from the light): W of Skjabaane (3.75nm SSE), then: E of Andersbaen (3.25nm SSW), then: E of Tefsen (2.75nm SSW). Approach from the S: Vessels should follow the leading line of Radholmen Light into the approach which leads towards Raudholmen. The clearing line of Svolvaerfjellet (68°15'N 014°37'E) and the E extremity of Kjeoya (1.25nm closer), in line bearing 024°, leads the vessel approx 0.12nm E of Raudholmskallen. Approach from the E: There are minor channels available passing either side of Skjaeringen Light (68°13.9'N 014°38.4'E), then, N of Skjeringen and Hella (0.2nm NNW of the light), marked by an iron perch. These channels are not recommended to mariners without local knowledge. From this position vessels should steer for either Osanpollen, the main harbour or Austerlopet. Directions for Osanpollen: White sectors of Onsan Light (68°13.6'N 014° 32.7'E), on Klippfiskholmen, leads in the approach to the fairway of Osanpollen as follows (with positions given from the light): Bearing between 010.5°-013°, E of Smaskallene (1.5nm S), then: E of Stretarneset (0.5nm SSW), then: W of Stretarholmen Light (0.35nm S), then: W of Salttonna Light (0.12nm S). Directions for main harbour: The main harbour is entered E of Raudholmen and extends as far as the vicinity of Hogoya (1.3nm NNE). White sectors of Vorsetoy Light (white lantern, 68°13.5'N 014°33.6'E) lead through the main harbour entrance as follows (with positions given from the light): Bearing between 324°-350°, E of Raudholmgrunnen (7.7m patch, 0.45nm S), then: E of Dynegrunnen Light (0.3nm S), then: SW of Vestre Vabeinskjer Light (0.1nm SE). The same light bearing between 218°-223°, astern, leads close SE of Purkholmgrunnen (0.17nm NNE), marked by an iron perch, then: Close NW of Jomfrua (7m patch, 0.22nm NE), then: Close SE of a light (0.32nm NE), on the E point of Bekkholmen. Directions to Austerlopet: White sectors of Risoyan Light (white lantern, 68° 14.2'N 014°35.8'E) lead as follows (with positions from the light): Bearing between 316°-332°, leads in the approach from SE, passing: SW of Nedre Skjerdingen (0.8nm SE), then: E or rocks lying between the light and Risoyklubben (0.25nm SSE). Bearing between 105.5°-108.5°, lead through Austerlopet, passing; S of Austerlopet Light (0.12nm WNW), then: S of drying rocks (0.2nm WNW), marked by an iron perch.

BA 2348, 4113. Admiralty Pilot NP58A, NP286(2).

1025.

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT. Requests for a pilot should be sent to the harbour master on VHF Ch 16, 12, 13 or 14. Harbour pilot boards 2nm SSE of Radholmen Light. Norwegian state pilot can be ordered through 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. Vessel's IMO number (if any). 12. Crew and passengers, (Masters 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).

The seaward port limit extends from: Sorvika (68°13.3'N 014°32.3'E) then 0.5nm ENE to: S point of Vorsetoya, then 0.5nm E to: Brosmeskjeret, then 1.2nm NE to: Rekvika (68°14.7'N 014°38.5'E).

Range 2.9m.

A small tug is available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Ice: Leirospollen and Marinepollen, the N basins in the port, sometimes freeze over in the winter, otherwise the port is ice free.

SVOLVЖR 68°13.96'N 14°34.21'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO SVJ For details see: GENERAL NOTES LШDINGEN PILOTS AND PILOT BOOKING CENTRE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 22/15 Norwegian Chart 69, (RSDRA2015000078221), 22/15 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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: Port & Pilots: Ch 16, 12, 13, 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.

..... 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 Hazmat notification of 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 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.

Safe Sea Net: Is a European electronic reporting and information system for vessel traffic: ..... 1. Includes all ships over 300GT. 2. Includes all ships carrying hazardous or polluting goods, regardless of size. The Norwegian SSN - system generates automatic messages directly to the European central Safe Sea Net system, operated by EMSA (European Maritime Safety Organisation). The above notification should be sent using the following website: www.shiprep.no. or the link www.kystverket.no/?aid=9030959. If the vessel is not online the notification should be made by the agent or ships operator. Also Telenor Networks Maritime Radio is permitted to place the notification having received the information from the vessel via telephone, radio or email. Arrival Notice and Reporting Point Notification from ships without a valid AAIC will not be accepted. See also country information.