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AKUREYRI 4 7 GREAT REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INCLUDE AKUREYRI IN YOUR ITINERARY 5 Short distances to beautiful sights and adventures 7 Beautiful in itself 7 A safe harbour - the third best in Europe 8 A relaxed and friendly place 9 A link to the world 11 A short ride to the Arctic Circle 11 Quality services to cruise ships 11

A FIRST CLASS WELCOME FOR CRUISE SHIPS 12 EASY APPROACH 13 AKUREYRI, THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A SETTLEMENT 15 AKUREYRI, THE BIG VILLAGE OR THE SMALL CITY 16 ICELAND’S BEAUTY WITHIN EASY REACH 17 Operators 17 Cruise Ship Passenger Tours 19

UNIQUE SETTING 20 From relaxing to breathtaking, from leisure to adventure 20 Popular places to visit 21 The Viking store 25

THE PORT OF AKUREYRI 26 FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY 26 AKUREYRI LOCATION 28 PORT DETAILS 30

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Seven great reasons why you should include Akureyri in your itinerary

Short distances to beautiful sights and adventures •Beautiful in itself •A safe harbour - the third best in Europe •A relaxed and friendly place •A link to the world Passengers can begin or end their cruise here •A short ride to the Arctic Circle •Quality services to cruise ships •

Akureyri is located at the inside end of the longest fjord in Iceland, Eyjafjörður. The fjord is narrow, measures around 6-10 km wide and 60 km long. Mountains surround the fjord, and a sheltered stretch of water, Pollurinn, at its end, is a perfect place for a harbour.

Akureyri is your gateway to adventure.

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oneShort distances to beautiful sights and adventures.

Akureyri offers a wide range of things to do and see. Many of the country’s most popular tourist attractions are within just a few hours drive. Akureyri is a gateway to the volcanic wonders of the North.

Beautiful in itself.

While sailing along the fjord, you can enjoy the amazing views and the mild weather that this area is known for.

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Among the things we do Electrical cable installation, industrial computers, computer controlled machines - PLC systems, electrical layout, design and drawings

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threeA safe harbour - the third best in Europe. The Port of Akureyri is a sheltered, welcoming, natu-ral harbour with three cruise berths and anchorage for both small and large vessels. Out of 46 harbours, it has been voted the third best harbour in Europe by a cruise company.

fourA relaxed and friendly place. Akureyri may well be both the smallest big city of the world and the largest small village of the world. There is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere as in a small village, but services and entertainment as if it were a big city. You will enjoy interesting museums and shopping opportunities. It boasts one of the northernmost botanical garden in the world as well as an 18-hole golf course.

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fiveA link to the world. Akureyri boasts an international airport, which makes turnaround cruises possible. Passengers can begin or end their cruise here as it is easy to organize flights directly to and from Akureyri to exchange passengers onboard the ships.

A short ride to the Arctic Circle. Grímsey is a small island 40 kilometres north of Iceland, situated directly on the Arctic Circle. For cruise passengers who want to cross the Arctic Circle, there are two ways to do this. Ships can sail to the north of the island. Or, you can take a flight that takes less than half an hour from Akureyri airport. In the island, certificates are issued as proof of your having crossed the Arcitc Circle.

Quality services to cruise ships. The Port of Akureyri can provide a wide variety of services to cruise ships, large or small.

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The cruise season in Akureyri generally runs from May to September. This has been extended in recent years as the town and its port seek to attract more cruise ships to this northern haven.

With the increased number of passen-gers, the authorities have worked hard to improve all kinds of services, both to the cruise companies and to the passengers. The first things to greet the passengers when they go ashore are the service centre, Vitinn, and then the Culture Centre, Hof, both opened in the year 2010, offering souvenirs, money exchange, tax refund, postal service, booking service, Wi-Fi access, food service and more, as well as the Akureyri Tourist Information Centre in Hof.

The main cruise berth, Oddeyrarbryggja, is 200 metres long with 9.0 metres depth alongside. It can accommodate most of the large cruise ships that visit Iceland.

The main cruise berth has a secure area with tourist information. Visitors can step ashore and be in town in a matter of minutes. Behind the terminal building is a coach and car park for those who have booked a shore excursion or tour. Some of Europe’s most amazing scenery is just around the corner.

With snow-capped peaks on both sides and the waters of a bottomless fjord beneath, the final approach to Akureyri down the 60 km long Eyjafjörður is a source of delight to arriving cruise passengers.

After a long voyage round Iceland’s often bleak and exposed northern coastline, the sight of The Pollurinn anchorage, with the pretty town of Akureyri set beneath the picturesque peaks, is a particularly welcome one.

The port has two main cruise berths and others suited for smaller vessels.

In navigational terms the approach to Akureyri is very straight-forward, with no hazards or tidal problems.

Vessels arrive and depart with a minimum of assistance. Tug assistance is available as required. There is plenty of space available to make berthing as easy as possible, thus allowing itinerary planners to maximize the amount of time passengers spend ashore.

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• Ship repairs, steel constructions, mechanical engineering • Repairs of wooden and fibreglass boats.• Engine and propeller repairs. • All kinds of metal works and constructions.• Machine-, hydraulic- and electrical workshops. Certified welders. Carpenters.• Grit blasting, high pressure water cleaning and painting• Design and construction of stainless steel processing lines for the fish and food industry, particularly for the processing of seafood on board fishing trawlers. • Equipment, spare parts, procurement and general services for the fishing industry.

Slippurinn Akureyri ehf DNG Naustatanga 2, 600 Akureyri, IcelandTel: +354-4602900 Fax: +354-4602901 www.slipp.is www.dng.is

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR VESSELS

Slippurinn Akureyri ehf DNG Naustatanga 2, 600 Akureyri, IcelandTel: +354-4602900 Fax: +354-4602901 www.slipp.is www.dng.is

ONE OF THE MOST VISITED PLACES IN NORTHERN ICELANDWe provide detailed and interesting information about whales and their habitat. The exhibition covers an area of 1.600 square meters and includes skeletons from several whale species.

Tel. +(354) 414 2800info@whalemuseum.iswww.whalemuseum.is

June, July and August: 9.00 – 19.00May and September: 10.00 – 17.00Other times by request.OPEN Hafnarstræti 87-89 - 600 Akureyri - Iceland - Tel. +354 4602070 kea@keahotels.is www.keahotels.is

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Today, Akureyri is the capital of northern Iceland, the country’s second-largest urban area and its fourth-largest town, with a population of 18,000. In spite of its modest size, Akureyri can boast an international airport, a large hospital, a university and a world-class swimming pool complex.

Pollurinn, the sheltered stretch of water at the inside end of the fjord, provided the ideal location for a trading base for early Danish merchants and later, it became a thriving port and agricultural town.

Although the first Nordic settlers arrived as long ago as the ninth century, the town’s recorded history does not begin until 1562. The oldest part of town is a charming spot just south of the centre and boasts, among other attractions, the oldest surviving house, Laxdalshús, built in 1795 and located at Hafnarstræti 11.

The inside end of Eyjafjörður made an ideal trading place, thanks to its sheltered harbour surrounded by fertile land for farming. The Danish merchants introduced potato crops, gardening, forestry and their own culture. They also planted trees and bushes that are still a feature of the town.

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As a destination, Akureyri has the best of both worlds. A lively and attractive town and the gateway to multiple natural landscapes. Some of these are both strange and beautiful.

The natural beauty of Akureyri and its surrounding area is perhaps the biggest attraction for cruise passengers, who can choose from a range of short or longer tours and excursions. These can be booked before your cruise or on board through local companies.

Being located next to a major geothermal region, Akureyri is the closest town to some of the most spectacular sights in the country. Passengers can enjoy the stunning scenery of northern Iceland within 30 minutes of leaving the ship.

Local operators and buses are available at the cruise terminal to speed you on your way.

OperatorsThe travel agencies Atlantik Tours and Iceland Travel are among several companies that offer tours and excursions for cruise passengers, with tailor-made packages for groups of all sizes. The local coach operator, SBA-Norðurleið, works closely with the travel agencies to provide a range of transport options for cruise passengers.

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Akureyri may well be both the smallest big city of the world and the largest small village of the world. There is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere as in a small village, but services and entertainment as if it was a big city. You will enjoy interesting museums and shopping opportunities. It boasts one of the northernmost botanical garden in the world.

On your way from the ship’s berth to the Town’s centre, there is a new building, called HOF. The name means ‘temple’, although it is not a religious building. Hof is Akureyri’s cultural centre, among other things, housing the only professional theatre outside Reykjavik, a symphony orchestra, music hall, restaurant and more. The Akureyri Tourist Information Centre is in Hof, contact through info@visitakureyri.is or call +354 450 1050.

In the centre of town, there are many restaurants, cafés and a wide range of shops, including a book store with a nice variety of books, maps and other publications as well as a Wi-Fi access. A popular store for cruise passengers to visit is a tax-free shop with a large friendly

troll figure inviting visitors to step inside. There they will find the largest selection of souvenirs, local crafts and fine woollen products in Akureyri.

For those who want to find out more about the region and its history, there are a variety of museums to visit. These include Art, Aviation, Industry and the Akureyri museum. In the oldest part of town, there is Nonni’s House, a museum dedicated to the writer and Jesuit priest Jón Sveinsson.

Kaupvangsstræti Street is often referred to as “Artist’s Alley” due to the large number of art galleries and studios surrounding the Art museum there.

For more information, visit www.visitakureyri.is.

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While ashore, passengers can expect to be treated to tours that afford both comfort and safety while they explore new sights around the northern part of Iceland.

SBA-Norðurleið is one of the largest coach companies in Iceland, with bases both in Reykjavík and Akureyri. They know this business in and out.

“We do our utmost to make this time ashore as enjoyable for the passengers as possible, offering comfortable coaches and a broad variety of tours with experienced drivers and guides,” says Bergþór Erlingsson, the marketing manager of SBA-Norðurleið. “We are flexible and eager to respond to requests, as long as our safety standards are not compromised. There are strict rules and regulations in this business that allow us to provide you with only the very best in sightseeing.”

Years of experience”The company has grown substantially over the years. In the year 2000, we transported about 11,000 passengers from 30 cruise ships. Now, 10 years later, we transport around 33,000 passengers from 53 ships. Not only have the number of visiting ships increased, but their size as well. With a stopover time of 7-8 hours, we can provide transportation for up to 1,500 passengers and up to 2,500 passengers if the stopover is longer or when we have more than one cruise ship in port.

A broadened variety of toursWith an increase of ships coming to Akureyri each year, Erlingsson explains that more passengers are coming for a second or third time and want to see and experience other things than in their first time here. “In response to this, we have added new itineraries that give people something different to enjoy. Some are more focused on particular locations, such as the Nature baths, a geothermal pool close to Lake Mývatn.” He also points out that with improved roads and more tunnels the variety of tours has broadened. “In the past, most of the tours headed to the area east of Akureyri, to the Lake Mývatn area. Now we offer tours to the area on the west side - Skagafjörður and the herring-village of Siglufjörður.”

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As the gateway to a spectacular area of strange and wonderful sights, Akureyri is a popular starting point for inland excursions. The quality of these tours has made it the second most popular destination in Iceland after Reykjavík.

From relaxing to breathtaking, from leisure to adventureIcelandic travel agencies and cruise operators offer a wide range of excursions, specifically to fit the needs and schedules of cruise passengers. It doesn’t matter whether you seek a leisurely day ashore, an Arctic Circle experience, an adventurous 4x4 ride off the beaten track, or just getting acquainted with the volcanic wonders of the North. It’s all here and more - the most popular tourist attractions just waiting for you.

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A laid back town with interesting museums and great shopping. For sights and information visit www.visitakureyri.is.

Akureyri ChurchA modern church and one of the symbols of Akureyri.

The Botanical Garden of AkureyriOne of the northernmost botani-cal garden in the world, with a wide selection of Arctic plants.

Nonni’s HouseIn the oldest part of Akureyri, there is a museum located in a small black wooden house. It is dedicated to the writer and Jesuit priest, Jón Sveinsson, known as "Nonni". When he was a child in 1865, his family moved to Akureyri and into this house, which today is called "Nonni's House".

Riding toursThe Icelandic horse, sometimes called ‘pony’ by foreigners, is the descendant of the Scandinavian horse that were imported to Iceland over 800 years ago. They are famous for their fifth gait - a slow walk called ‘tölt’, moving one foot at a time, which is only possible because of their small stature.

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Christmas HouseChristmas in the middle of summer.

Laufás Folk MuseumAn interesting insight into the life of Iceland and Icelanders in the old days, built in the traditional Icelandic style of stone and turf.

GoðafossThe Waterfall of the Heathen Gods.

DettifossEurope’s largest waterfall in terms of volume of discharge.

Lake MývatnOne of Iceland’s most precious treasures, a place of tremendous geological interest and exceptionally varied bird life.

The Nature Baths A natural hot spring close to Lake Mývatn. A unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal micro organisms. A relaxing, luxurious dip amidst clouds of steam in a pool of geothermal water, maintained at 38-40°C (100-104°F), drawn from depths of up to 2,500 metres.

DimmuborgirMagnificent lava landscape with strange formations.

NámaskarðThe geothermal field next to the Námafjall Mountain.

Whale WatchingA visit to the Whale Centre and whale watching from Húsavík harbour, in a village often referred to by its people as the Whale Watching capital of the world.

Arctic CircleGrímsey, Iceland’s northernmost inhabited island, and the Arctic Circle are only 25 minute flight from Akureyri. In Grímsey, certificates are issued as proof of your having crossed the Arctic Circle. The island is also the home to the largest population of Puffins in the country.

Icelandic HighlandsOff the Beaten Track in tough 4x4 vehicles designed to travel through the rough and uneven terrain of the Icelandic highlands.

SiglufjörðurGo back in time in Iceland’s northernmost town and the former herring fishing capital of the North Atlantic, now famous for its award winning Herring Era Museum.

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Agency Service

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Fax +354 458 8115 agency@samskip.com www.samskip.is

Samskip is a comprehensive yet specialized transport company that offers its customers various domestic and international transport services by land, sea and air.

The personnel of Samskip have many years of experience in providing all necessary services to foreign cruisers calling ports in Iceland.

Duty-free suppliesProvisionsGarbage removal/disposal serviceClearance, forwarding and documentationArrangement of medical assistanceBunkers

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As a specialist in agency services, Nesskip provides its customers with service for all types of vessels calling Icelandic ports.

Nesskip´s team of staff has through the years developed great experience in agency services.Educated at maritime collages and international shipping schools they thrive to serve in the most professional and skillful way.

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Among the first things that passengers will see when they go ashore in Akureyri is our newly built Service Centre. It was built by the Port Authority and rented out to a local businessman, Sigurður Guðmundsson, owner and manager of a popular souvenir-shop, The Viking.

“Branching out to the harbour area is a way of offering cruise passengers better service,” says Mr. Guðmundsson. “The Port Authority made a great decision by building there and we can now offer more necessities and amenities than before. Some of these include food, postal service, phones, computers with Wi-Fi, tourist information, booking service for tours and rental car delivery. We also have the traditional souvenirs and clothing sold in The Viking store in the town centre, although that one is larger and has more variety.”

Everything IcelandEvery piece, large or small, that you find in The Viking store has some connection with Iceland. “Everything we sell emphasizes Iceland and the Icelandic. Every piece is connected with the country in some way, either through design or manufacturing, and spotlights Icelandic nature, landscapes, traditions, people, animals - everything.”

The Viking offers a wide variety of clothing as well as handicrafts. Icelandic design dominates and lots of the clothing is manufactured in Iceland. Although some are factory made, others are made by individuals in their own homes, such as the famous Icelandic wool sweaters.

Tradition of tradingThere is a tradition of trading in the Guðmundson family. Sigurður’s grand-father, whose name was also Sigurður Guðmundsson, founded a clothing and toy store in the town centre, close to where The Viking store is now, more than half a century ago. He ran a successful business for decades, followed by his son and now his grandson, Sigurður, who founded The Viking store in 1999.

In twelve years, The Viking store has grown from one very small souvenir-shop in Akureyri to seven stores, located in Reykjavík, Hveragerði, Ísafjörður, as well as Akureyri.

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For more than a centuryThe Port of Akureyri has a long history of welcoming cruise ships and their passengers. In recent years, the number of ships and passengers has grown rapidly, with the variety and quality of services improving and increasing accordingly.

But when we look back at history, numbers seem relative. Here is a bit of history: On July 14, 1906, Oceana became the first cruise ship to come to Akureyri. Oceana had room for 250 passengers on the first deck and 160 on the second. She was built in 1888 by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, Ireland. The ship was 6,610 GT, 142.75 m long and 15.88 m wide.

Since that, the Port of Akureyri has become more and more popular call for cruise ships. The fastest growth has been in the last 10 years. The number of ships and passengers, and the size of the ships, has gone through the roof. Today, over 60 cruise ships come to Akureyri each year, bringing over 60,000 passengers.

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Akureyri locationAkureyri is located at 65°41’N 18°06’W Coordinates: 65°41’N 18°06’W and positioned on the west side of the inland end of the fjord Eyjafjörður.

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NAME OF PIER ODDEYRARBRYGGJA 12 TANGABRYGGJA 11 TORFUNEFSBRYGGJA

Length of pier 200 m (655 ft) 170 m (557 ft) 100 m (328 ft)

Height of pier above water at low tide 3 m (9.8 ft) 3 m (9.8 ft) 3 m (9.8 ft)

Height of pier above water at high tide 1.3 m (4.3 ft) 1.3 m (4.3 ft) 1.3 m (4.3 ft)

Apron width 40 m (131 ft) 40 m (131 ft) 15 m (49 ft)

Type of fenders Rubber Rubber Rubber

Distance between bollards 12 m (39 ft) 10-30 m (33-98 ft) 10 m (33 ft)

Strength of bollards (maximum pull/ton) 20 20 10

Dolphins None None None

Security zone around the vessel at the pier 50 m (164 ft) 50 m (164 ft) 50 m (164 ft)

Depth of water at low tide 9.0 m to 11 m (29.5 ft to 36 ft) 8.5-11m 5.5 m (18 ft)

Turning basin 1,000 m (3,281 ft) 700 m (2,300 ft) 1000 m (3281 ft)

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basin and alongside pier 9.0 m (29.5 ft) 8.5 m (27.8 ft) 5.3 m (17,4 ft)

Maximum allowed ship's length overall 350 m (1,148 ft) 300 m (983 ft) 100 m (328 ft)

Availability of shore gangways None None None

Availability of fork-lifts/cranes/pallet jacks Yes Yes Yes

Distance from piers to town centre 0.5 km (0.3 miles) 0.8 km (0.6 mile) 0.1 km (0.1 mi)

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Length of pier 80 m (262 ft) 80 m (262 ft) 150 m (492 ft) 110 m (361 ft)

Height of pier above water at low tide 3 m (9.8 ft) 3 m (9.8 ft) 3 m (9.8 ft) 3 m (9.8 ft)

Height of pier above water at high tide 1.3 m (4.3 ft) 1.3 m (4.3 ft) 1.3 m (4.3 ft) 1.3 m (4.3 ft)

Apron width 40 m (49 ft) 40 m (49 ft) 40 m (49 ft) 40 m (49 ft)

Type of fenders Rubber Rubber Rubber Rubber

Distance between bollards 10 m (33 ft) 10 m (33 ft) 10 m (33 ft) 10-15 m (33-49 ft)

Strength of bollards (maximum pull/ton) 20 20 20 20

Dolphins None None None None

Security zone around the vessel at the pier 50 m (164 ft) 50 m (164 ft) 50 m (164 ft) 50 m (164 ft)

Depth of water at low tide 10 m (33 ft) 9 m (29.5 ft) 9 m (29.5 ft) 6.5 m (21.3 ft)

Turning basin 2,000 m (6,562 ft) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) 100 m (328 ft) 1,000 m (3,281 ft)

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basin and alongside pier 9.8 m (32 .1 ft) 8.8 m (28.9 ft) 8.8 m (28.9 ft) 6.3 m (21 ft)

Maximum allowed ship’s length overall 150 m (492 ft) 200 m (656 ft) 100 m (328 ft) 120 m (394 ft)

Availability of shore gangways None None None None

Availability of fork-lifts/cranes/pallet jacks Yes Yes Yes Yes

Distance from piers to town centre 3 km (1.8 miles) 3 km (1.8 miles) 0.8 km (0.6 miles) 0.8 km (0.6 miles)

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ANCHORAGEAnchorage position: 65°40‘9“N and 18°04‘04“W.

APPROACHThe Port of Akureyri is located at the inside end of Eyjafjörður on the western shore. The 60 km route from the mouth of the fjord is deep and clearly marked and is free of ice all year round.

BUNKERSAvailable with delivery by truck. Marine diesel oil is available.

FRESH WATERAvailable from hose on piers. International coupling sizes. The pier Oddeyrarbryggja has four hoses (80 tonnes per hour delivery). The pier Tangabryggja has four hoses (60 tonnes per hour). Price list is available on www.port.is.

GARBAGE COLLECTIONAvailable by truck but not by barge. No restrictions on dry or wet garbage.

BLACK AND GREY WATERA discharge service for black (sewage) and grey (sink) water is available by 5 tonne truck but not by barge. No restrictions.

BILGE AND SLUDGEA discharge service for oily bilge water and sludge is available by 20 tonne truck but not by barge. No restrictions.

CRUISE SHIP CLEARANCECustoms, immigration and quarantine officials board at anchorage (on first ship‘s tender) or pier. Clearance procedure normally takes about five minutes, after which passengers can go ashore.

CRUISE SEASONThe best time to visit Akureyri is from May to September inclusive.

ICEThe port remains ice-free all year round.

LARGEST CRUISE SHIPThe largest cruise ship to visit Akureyri so far is Crown Princess of 116,000 gross tons.

MINIMUM DEPTH25 metres (82 ft) at low tide.

NAUTICAL CHARTChart No. 530 Akureyri (INT 1118) issued by Icelandic Hydrographic Service (www.lhg.is or fax +354 545 2127).

PILOTAGECompulsory for vessels over 100 metres in length. Pilot station for the pier Oddeyrarbryggja is located at 65°45‘N and 18°06‘W at a distance of two nautical miles from the anchorage and pier, and for the pier Krossanes the oil terminal is 65°45‘N and 18°06‘W. The whole manoeuvre takes about 40 minutes. Pilotage is available 24hours.There are three pilots.

PORT AUTHORITYPort of Akureyri, Fiskitangi, 600 Akureyri, Iceland.

CONTACTPetur OlafssonTel.: +354 460 4200Mobile: +354 861 2884Fax: +354 460 4209Email: petur@port.is

Web: www.port.is.

PORT CHARGESVisit www.port.is for list of charges.

PORT LOCATION65°40‘9“N and 18°04‘4W.

PORT RESTRICTIONS• Ship‘s thrusters can be used during arrival and departure, on advice from pilot.• Painting of ship‘s hull from pier or paint raft is allowed.• Window washing is allowed with eco friendly soap.• No limitation on discharging of grey (sink) water.• Lifeboats can be launched for drills.• No other special restrictions.

PROVISIONSA provisioning service for cruise ships, including all

kinds of foods, is available in Akureyri.

RECYCLINGA recycling service is available for aluminium, glass and paper.

SHIP REPAIRA dry dock is available with maximum ship dimensions of 110 metre (361 ft) length overall and 20 metres (65.6 ft) breadth. Other maintenance and repair facilities are

available.

SPECIAL WASTEA discharge service is available for hazardous and medical waste.

TIDAL DIFFERENCEMaximum 1.7 metres (5.5 ft).

TOWAGENot compulsory. The port has two tugs of 11.2 tons and 2.5 tons bollard pull.

TURNING BASIN1,000 meters (3,281 ft).

PREVAILING WINDNortherly or southerly with a force of 0 to 10 metres per second. In view of wind conditions, it is best to arrive between 06.00 and 09.00 hours and depart after 20.00 hours.

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