Eskifjörður
General
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Harbour
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Eskifjörður
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Name of pier
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Hafskipabryggja
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Email
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hofnesk@fjardabyggd.is
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Telephone
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00 354 476 1199
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Fax
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00 354 476 1597
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Location:
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Latitude 65°04′46”N; longitude 14°01′42′′W
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Approach
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The fjord is deep and clear.
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Pilot
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Yes
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Pilotage
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Compulsory for vessels over 100 meters in length
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Pilot station:
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65°01,6N 13,55w
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Tugboat:
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Yes, one tugboat with a 27,8 tons bollard pull. He also had a fire fighting set, 300 m3/hr
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Local time:
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GMT
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Harbor open:
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24 hours
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Scenic cruising:
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Eskifjörður 21 km long; duration: 1½ hour
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Seasons
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Best time to visit is from May to September
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Minimum depth at low tide:
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>25m (82ft)
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Tidal difference:
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1.7m (5.5ft)
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Current:
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1,7-2 knots; direction outgoing Reyðarfjörð
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Swell:
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0m (0ft)
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Ice condition:
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The port is free of ice all year round
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Air draft restriction:
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No
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Restrictions for port entry:
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No
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Port charges
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Visit www.fjardabyggd.is for list of charges
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Nautical port chart:
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#715 Eskifjörður
Issued by: Icelandic Hydrographic Service
Fax 354-545 2001
Internet www.lhg.is
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A catalogue showing the coverage of ENCs accessible at:
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www.ic-enc.org/page_coverage_catalogue.asp
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Facilities - Docking
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Name of piers:
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Hafskipabryggja
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Length of piers:
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130m (426ft)
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Height of piers above water at low tide:
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3m (9.8ft)
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Height of piers above water at high tide:
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1.3m (4.3ft)
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Apron width:
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20m (65,5ft)
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Type of fenders:
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Rubber tyres
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Distance between bollards:
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12m (39ft)
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Strength of bollards (maximum pull/ton):
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100
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Dolphins:
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no
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Security zone around the vessel at the pier:
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20m (57,8ft)
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Depth alongside pier at low tide:
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10.0m (32,8ft)
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Turning basin:
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>800m (1969ft)
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Maximum allowed draft in turning basin:
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>20m (57,8ft)
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Maximum allowed ship’s length over all:
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220m (984ft)
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Availability of shore gangways:
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no
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Availability of fork lifts/cranes/pallet jacks:
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yes
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Distance from piers to “downtown”:
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0,9 km (0.6mi)
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Facilities – Anchorage
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Anchorage position:
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65°04´2 N og 14°01‘5 W.
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Turning basin:
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>800 (1.969ft)
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Depth of water at low tide:
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>25m (57ft)
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Facilities for tenders
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Tender landing location:
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Smábátahöfn
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Length of tender dock:
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10m (33ft)
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Width of tender dock:
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3,17m (10.4ft)
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Type of tender dock:
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Floating
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Height of tender dock above water:
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0.5m (1.6ft)
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Depth of water at low tide:
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2,5m (7,6ft)
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Type of fenders:
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Wood
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Surface of tender dock:
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Wood
Tender dock is not illuminated for tendering during dark hours.
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Dockside restroom facilities:
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No
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Wind, current, swell or seasonal Problem affecting tenders:
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Usually not
Ship’s tenders may be used for passengers/crew.
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Distance from anchorage to tender dock:
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0.3n.m.
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Distance from tender dock to “downtown”:
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0.5km (0.28mi)
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Availability of shore tenders:
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no
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Port service
Bunkers No
Supplies No
Waste handling Yes, available by truck.
Fresh water Yes
Black (sewage) and grey (sink) water Yes, available by truck.
Bilge and sludge Yes, available by truck.
Cruise ship clearance Yes
Passenger service
Terminal building for passengers No
Tourist information Yes
Shopping Yes, in town
Local currency ISK
Currency exchange Yes in town centre
ATM Yes in town centre
Internet access Yes in several places in the town
Guide service Yes
City maps Yes
Public telephones No
Mailboxes Yes