Tvedestrand (NOTVE)

The port handles passenger and fishing vessels.

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

Tvedestrand is located in the Skagerrak, at the head of the Oksefjord, approx 8km from the sea, in S Norway.

LOA 16.72m, beam 5.51m.

Small vessels can anchor off Tvedestrand in a depth of 14.0m, good holding ground. This anchorage may be ice bound during Feb-Mar.

BA 1402. Admiralty Pilot NP56, NP283(1).

1025.

Pilotage is arranged through Horten Pilot Booking Centre, Oslofjorden, and is available throughout 24 hours.

Tvedestrand harbour district limits extend from 2.5nm NE of Bonden Light (58° 31'N 008°59'E) to the seaward end of Ostregapet, 8nm NE.

Range 0.9m.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Ice: The fjord usually freezes in the winter.

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: Pilots monitor 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 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 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.