Hazard spot
Lofoten and Moskstraumen: Strong current and cross seas
Lofoten and Moskstraumen: The tidal stream between the islands creates eddies and standing waves. They appear on no chart and change with every turn of the tide.
- Cause
- Strong current and cross seas
- Main season
- all year
- Position
- 67° 54,0' N 012° 54,0' E
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Lofoten and Moskstraumen: how the place works
Between Moskenesøya and Værøy runs one of the strongest tidal streams in the world, and with wind against tide whirlpools and standing waves form over a short distance. The passage only makes sense around slack water, and the weather here can turn completely within an hour.
Lofoten and Moskstraumen: what breaks there
Loss of steering and capsize are real possibilities, and help is far away: anyone in trouble here waits for rescue from a long distance. The nearest yard is days away too.
Lofoten and Moskstraumen: what this means for your policy
For northern Norway many policies apply a latitude limit or a separate cruising range. Settle how far cover extends, whether salvage costs are paid in addition to the sum insured and whether a minimum crew is required.
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And what applies right now?
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