Port of Kristiansand to become a prioritized transit port for bulk and general cargo

Bulk/bulk goods

The Port of Kristiansand is the region's leading port for general cargo, bulk and project cargo.

We are continuously working to further develop the port section in Kongsgård/Vige to provide the best and most efficient solutions for our users. The terminal has its own exit from the E18 to optimize distribution to and from the port district.

In Mandal, there are several port facilities used for bulk/bulk cargo. Stømsvika is under development, but there are operations there today. On the west side of the bay is a timber quay that is in full operation today. The quay is 120m long with a sailing depth of about 11m. Timber is mainly unloaded here.

On the east side of Strømsvika there are two piers that make up the stone quay. In the area on the eastern side of the cove there is blasting of stone that is shipped out here. The water depth in front of the pier on the eastern side of the bay is about 8m.

On Gismerøya there is a quay facility that is 170m long and has a sailing depth of 10.5m. The quay can accommodate several types of vessels, but is mainly used by bulk and general cargo ships.

Key figures 2022

2454400
tons

quayside

Berth 20 NOKRS-0002
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Latitude: 58º 8ʹ 25.8ʺ N
Longitude: 7º 59ʹ 28.8ʺ E

Berth length:

265 m

True bearing:

301° / 121°

Height above chart datum:

2,3 m

Minimum depth:

7,3 m

Berth 3 NOKRS-0002
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Latitude: 58º 8ʹ 31.5ʺ N
Longitude: 7º 59ʹ 30.4ʺ E

Berth length:

144 m

True bearing:

205°/ 025°

Height above chart datum:

2,1 m

Minimum depth:

5,7 m

Berth 45 NOKRS-0012
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Latitude: 58º 9ʹ 46.2ʺ N
Longitude: 8º 2ʹ 35.4ʺ E

Berth length:

100 m

True bearing:

331° / 151°

Height above chart datum:

2,4 m

Minimum depth:

2,5 m

Gismerøya Port facility
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North 58.10.06
East 7. 28.92
Port id no: 27430
UN locator code: NOMAN-0001
Port facility name: Mandal-Gismerøya-havneanle

All quays, with the exception of Kleven quay, have ISPS approval, which means that ships can go to the quay and be confident that unauthorized persons will not come close to the ship. Port security is required by law and requires that everyone who is to be within the fences must have had training and be approved by Kristiansand Havn IKS.

The Gismerøya port facility is approved for calls by all types of vessels in accordance with international conventions. The quay is 170 m long and has a load-bearing capacity of up to 10 tons/sqm. The sailing depth at the quay is 10.5 m. Calls must be arranged and reported to the port office no later than 24 hours before the call. Access and transportation at the port facility requires a transport agreement, ID card and driving permit.

There are shore power facilities with 400 volt/125 amp at the north end and a 1200 kva facility is being established at the south end.

There are loose sketches for our quays here:

Berth length:

170 m

Minimum depth:

10,5 m

Strømsvika Port facility
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N 58.01.04 - Ø 007.30.20
Domestic number: NOBAM-0005

Strømsvika Port facility is under construction, but the timber quay is completed and in full operation. This is located on the west side of the bay and the quay here is 120 m long with a sailing depth of about 11 m, 50-ton bollards in addition to two 250-ton bollards north and south of the quay.

On the east side of Strømsvika there are two piers that make up the stone quay where stone is blasted out to create more industrial plots. Blasted stone is shipped out from the eastern side of Strømsvika on the stone quay where the depth in front of the piers is about 8m.

Berth length:

120 m

Minimum depth:

Approx. 11m