Tromso (NOTOS)

Tromso Port, a vital hub in the Arctic, serves as a major base for offshore activities in the Barents Sea. The port accommodates a diverse range of vessels, including cruise ships exploring the Arctic, international fishing fleets, and general cargo carriers. With its ice-free harbour, Tromso ensures year-round navigation, making it a strategic point for refrigerated cargo handling. The port area is divided into two sections: Breivika, located north of the Tromso Bridge, and Prostneset to the south, collectively offering approximately 2,000 meters of quayage, both municipal and private.

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

Tromso Island is situated in the Tromso Island Strait, a fjord on the NW coast of Norway, 1,158km N of Trondheim.

Max LOA 345.01m, beam 41.0m, draught 11.5m and 40,641DWT.

Approx 1,000,000t of cargo,100,000 vessels and 175,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage is available (positions from the E end of the bridge): For small vessels (bearing 235°, distance 0.65nm), secure berths in Sondre haven off the N side of the S mole, depths 5.0-6.5m. Attention is drawn to a spar buoy (port hand), positioned 220m N of the S mole light, and to submarine cables crossing the sound, close S of the S mole. Two recommended anchorage areas, 014°,1.5nm and 012° 1.25nm, are situated ESE and SE of Breidvika. Attention is drawn to the submarine cable and pipelines which cross Tromsoysundet between Nygard and Kroken. Anchoring, except in connection with berthing or unberthing at a quay, is prohibited in the inner part of Polsehamna from 0.15-0.3nm NNE of the W end of the bridge.

From the initial position 69°35'N., 018°51'E the white sector of Tromsobrua Light (white lantern on bridge pillar, 69°39'N., 018°59'E), bearing 035°-038° leads NE into Tromsoysundet, passing (positions given from the light): SE of the SE extremity of the coastal bank (4.6nm SW) off Tisnes, then: SE of a spar buoy (2.9nm SW) marking the SE side of Lysgrunnen, then: SE of Lanesodden, the S point of Tromsoya. On entering Tromso haven, the white sector 209.5°-211° of Balsneodden Light (69° 34'N., 018°50'E), astern, leads into Tromsoysundet, passing (positions given from Tromsobrua Light): SE of a spar buoy (1.1nm SW) marking the coastal reef off Juldagan (69°38.2'N., 018°56.3'E), then: SE of the S mole lights (0.63nm SW) in Tromso haven. The final approach is made by passing (positions given from Tromsobrua Light): W of a spar buoy (0.3-0.6nm SSW) marking a 3.9m patch on the edge of Hungeroya, the coastal bank, then: E of Tromsesund Lightbuoy (0.2nm WSW), replaced in the summer by an unlit buoy. Then a vessel should join Indreleia, by approaching in the white sector of Hansneset Light (69°46'N., 019°04'E) bearing 345.5°-359°, which leads N to converge with Indreleia in Sandnessundet, passing W of Lysgrunnen (1.7nm SSE of the light), then, 0.3nm NW of Skallen, then into Grotsundet. The limits of the navigable channel beneath the bridge are indicated by pairs of fixed lights, on the fenderwork, red to NW and green to SE, 60m apart, each screened to show over an arc of 180° towards the fairway. The least charted depth of the fairway is 7.5m, 0.1nm SSW of the bridge. Caution: The 10m contour obtrudes W into the white sector of Tromsobrua Light, close N of the spar buoy.

BA 2367, 2366. Norwegian 87, 466. Admiralty Pilot NP58B, NP286(2).

Rescue co-ordinator, Bodo, Tel: +47 75 52 12 67.

1025.

Compulsory for vessels over 300GT. Pilot should be ordered through Safe Sea Net, alternatively from Lodingen Pilot Booking Centre VHF Ch 16 or 13, 12 hours in advance. The Lodingen Pilot Booking Centre can incur some additional charges. Pilot boards as follows: ..... Lat Long Remarks 1. 69°36.5'N 017°52.0'E (0.8nm ENE of Hekkingen Light) 2. 69°31.6'N 018°02.0'E (on request only) 3. 70°06.0'N 020°13.0'E (2nm E of Fakkekjeila Light) 4. 69°52.4'N 019°47.8'E (2nm NE of Grotnes Light) (on request only) Berthing is permitted day and night from both north and south.

Tromso harbour area includes all the waters of Sandnessundet and Tromsoysundet, from the junction with Rystraumen (6nm SSW) to the junction with Kvalsundet (6nm NNE).

A pair of fixed lights with Racons indicates the centreline of the channel.

Sandnessund Bridge: Connecting Tromsoya with Kvaloy Island. The navigable width of the main span is 120m, vertical height is 41.0m above HW. International Rule of the Road applies, no passing under the bridge permitted. Bridge opening marked by red and green extremity lights and white centreline light. Tromso Bridge: Connecting Tromsoya to the mainland, has a vertical clearance of 36.5m, navigable width of 60m and max permitted displacement to pass beneath the bridge of 5,000t. North bound vessels have priority over southbound vessels when meeting at bridge. The vessel with the right of way is required to sound 4 short blasts on the whistle, to attract attention. The vessel obliged to wait is required to give way until the right of way vessel is through and clear of the bridge. A Military prohibited area exist in the vicinity of Beidviknes.

Range 2.3m, max recorded 3.9m. It has been reported that complex tidal currents are experienced in the area, attaining a velocity of 4-5kts. An irregular countercurrent is experienced close to the shore alongside the moles. In the vicinity of the bridge, the current starts flowing in a S'ly direction 1 hour 30 minutes prior to HW and reverses direction 1 hour 30 minutes prior to LW. The mean tidal range is 1.8m and MHWS 2.4m.

NOR Vessel Traffic Service (NOR VTS) is in operation for vessels transiting the Norwegian Economic Zone (NEZ) from the Norway/Sweden border in the S to the Norway/Russia border in the N.

There are also standby tugs with fire fighting and salvage capabilities available along N coastline. Service providers for tugs are available A/S Slepebatene (+47 97 52 32 50 & slepebat@online.no), Borg Maritime AS (+47 97 66 84 36; +47 90 76 00 99 & post@borgmaritime.no) and Fortoyningsbatene Dan Roberg (+47 95 73 50 00 & post@fortoyningsbaatene-dan-roberg.no). ..... LOA GT Hp Remarks A/S Slepebatene Lupus 33.39m 276 2 x 1,500 Tractive power: 30t Borg Maritime AS Borg Parat 34.85m 449 2 x 2,286 Tractive power: 62t

Prevailing winds: W-SW'ly. The harbour is always ice free. Polar nights in Tromso are from Nov 25 to Jan 17.

TROMSШ 69°38.80'N 18°58.10'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NO TOS For details see: GENERAL NOTES LШDINGEN 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. ..... Tromso Port control contact info VHF Ch 12, 13, 14, 16 Telephone +47 77 661852 Facsimile + 47 75 719400 Email havnevakta@tromso.havn.no Tromso Port Authority contact info VHF Ch 12 Telephone + 47 77 661850 Facsimile +47 77 661856 Email adm@tromso.havn.no Tromso Port Captain contact info Telephone +47 77 661856 Tromso Harbor Authority contact info VHF Ch 8, 12, 16 NOR Vessel Traffic Service (NOR VTS) contact info Call sign NOR VTS VHF Ch 16 Telephone +47 78 989 898 Facsimile + 47 78 989 899 Email nor.vts@kystverket.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 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. Cruise vessels staying within the ports ISPS area are also required to provide the port authority with a copy of the passenger and crew lists, stating the nationality of each person on the list. There are no special forms to be completed. Agent can supply customs forms if not available onboard. Cargo documentation: A Bill of Lading and a Cargo Manifest are required. All tankers, vessels and tugs exceeding 5,000GT are requested to report the following information to NOR VTS upon entering the Norwegian Economic Zone: ..... 1. Vessel name 2. IMO 3. Primary telephone number 4. Primary facsimile number 5. Email 6. Primary INMARSAT-C number 7. Cargo type, including UN reference number(s) (IMDG Code) 8. Amount of cargo (metric tons) 9. Amount of bunker oil (metric tons) 10. Bunker oil (UN reference number) 11. Number of crew 12. Number of passengers 13. Departure port 14. Departure time in UTC (6 digits—ddhhhh) 15. Arrival port 16. ETA in UTC (6 digits—ddhhhh)

ETA should be advised to Tromso Port Control 24, 12, and 1 hour before arrival. Confirm arrival and report all later movements within the harbour to Tromso Port Control. The handling of hazardous cargo and waste disposal, also crew/passenger lists in accordance with ISPS requirements must be reported to the port authority at least 24 hours before arrival. Please refer to the IMDG Code or contact port authority for regulations concerning dangerous goods. See country information.

Speed restrictions: Speed within 200m of quays or other structures, public bathing places or boat harbours, is limited to max 6kts. Elsewhere in the harbour area, vessels are forbidden to proceed at speeds greater than the min required for good seamanship and the particular circumstances of the case. Vessels entering or leaving Indre haven are forbidden to proceed at speeds greater than the min required for safe manoeuvring. When leaving Indre haven, vessels are required to manoeuvre carefully and not to hamper vessels in the main channel. Dredgers, divers, lighters and the like are to be passed at dead slow speed. A good lookout must be kept for signals from these vessels. When circumstances require particular care from passing vessels, a flag divided diagonally into 2 halves, blue (uppermost) and red, will be hoisted.

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.