Sandefjord (NOTRF)

It is a large, deep and well sheltered harbour. It is a major ferry port with links to Sweden and services cruise ships, ship building, fishing and the offshore oil industry.

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

Sandefjord is situated at the head of a fjord between Tonsberg and Larvik on the SE coast of Norway, approx 8km N of Larvik and 105km S of Oslo.

Draught 8.0m

Approx 168,000t of cargo handled annually.

A good anchorage is available W of Nordre Kjerringholmen in depths up to 15.0m, sand. Larger vessels can only obtain anchorage in any part of the fjord N of Asneset, in depths from 6-31m. Submarine cables and pipelines, are laid across the fjord NNW of Asneset Light. Vessels in quarantine anchor at the S end of the harbour area, the holding ground is good. Kjerringvik: (59°02'N 010°14'E) on the W side of Sandefordsfjorden is a good sheltered harbour with ample swinging room and good facilities. Storms at sea can create a swell in the S part of this harbour. Local knowledge is required. Spervikbukta: (59°04'N 010°14'E) affords good anchorage in 4.0 to 7.0m soft clay, clear marine farm moored in the N entrance. Prohibited anchorage: Exists within 50m of Jotun's Refinery (56°06.6'N 010° 13.6'E).

The routes into Sandefjord are as follows: Route W of Rauer: Vessels should approach with the W extremity of Kvernberget (59°04'N 010°16'E) bearing 013° and just open W of Stangern, the NW islet of Rauer, which leads 0.35nm E of Hetta, an islet 0.9nm SW of Stangern. Vessels should pass midway between the W islets of Rauer and Almenningene. Rocks with a least depth of 3.0m over them lie 0.3nm SW and W of Stangern and there is a 14m patch 0.1nm NW of Stangern. When clear of Rauer, vessels should steer for the entrance to Sandefjorden. The W extremity of Kvernberget bearing 011° and just open E of Flaren (59°01.7'N 010°14.5'E) leads E of Leihausane and Melleeskjerhausen. The W extremity of Haholmen in line with Asneset Light structure, bearing 358°, leads E of the dangers from Flaten to Sua. After entering Sandefjorden, vessels should steer to pass 0.1nm W of Kvernberget. Then keep in the middle of the channel to the head of the fjord, taking care to pass W of Langestrandsbaen (59°06.7'N 010°14.1'E). Route E of Rauer: Vessels should approach with the W extremity of Kvernberget bearing 003° and just open E of Ganarkollen (58°59'N 010°15'E), which leads E of a 16m patch, situated 0.3nm S of the islet and W of Sondre Bondeskaten and the shoals W of it. When clear of Rauer, vessels should steer for the entrance to Sandefjorden, taking care to pass W of the 8m head of Storekrakk and continue as directed in the route W of Rauer. Route E of Bonden: Vessels should approach with the W extremity of Kvernberget bearing 357° and just open E of Bonden Beacon tower (58°59'N 010°16'E), which leads E of Sondre Bondeskaten. When clear of Bonden, vessels should either alter course W to pass SW of Storekrakk and continue into Sandefjorden as directed already, or steer for Holskjaer Light structure bearing 003°, which leads E of Jarboen and W of Leikarhausen and then alter course to enter Sandefjorden. At night, vessels should approach in the white sector of Holsjaer Light, bearing between 002°-004°, to within 0.75nm of the light. Vessels should enter Sandefjorden in the white sector of Asneset Light, bearing between 348°-353°, which leads through the fairway to within 0.25nm of the light. Then pass E of Trangsholmen Light. Route W of Sydostgrunnen: Vessels should approach with the W extremity of Kvernberget bearing 344° and seen between the E side of Holskjaerene (59° 02.5'N 010°16.5'E) and the mainland. This alignment leads W of the shoals lying SW of Sydostgrunnen and passes E of Nordosta and Liekarhausen. When clear of Liekarhausen, vessels should alter course to pass W of Holskjarene and continue up Sandefjorden as directed previously. At night, vessels should approach in the white sector of Holskjaer Light, bearing between 339°-344°, which leads through the fairway E of Nordosta and Leikarhausen and close W of Leikrane, to within 0.3nm of the light. Then vessels should alter course to pass W of the light and enter Sandefjorden, continuing as directed.

BA 3158. Admiralty Pilot NP56, NP286(2).

1025.

Pilotage is arranged through Horten Pilot Booking Centre, Oslofjorden and is available throughout 24 hours. The pilot boards in the following positions: ..... a) 58°56.6'N 009°47.6'E (Langesund) b) 59°04.5'N 010°34.4'E (Faerder)

The harbour area extends 1.75nm S from the head of Sandefjorden.

Kvernberget (59°04'N 010°15'E) a bare, brownish and rocky hill rising from a small peninsula which is joined to the E side of the fjord by a low isthmus. Faerder Light (59°02'N 010°32'E).

Nil.

Tugs available at 12 hours notice.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. The harbour is generally iced up from Feb to Mar, but a channel is kept free by icebreakers.

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: Tjome Radio: Ch 16, callsign "LGT". Sandefjord Port: Ch 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). 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 7kts between Asneset (59°06'N 010°14'E) and Framnes, 1.50nm NNW. There is also a speed limit of 5kts to the N of Framnes.

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.