Anchor berths

Status: Submitted

Definition: The dataset indicates geographical points for anchor berths along the entire Norwegian coast and Svalbard. The dataset contains information about the status and anchor berth type. The purpose of the dataset is to support safe anchoring for smaller vessels and the recreational fleet, reduce the risk of damage to infrastructure and contribute to coastal and fisheries management, land-use planning, transport and societal security.

Updated: 15.10.2026
Submitter: Norwegian Mapping Authority
Owner: Norwegian Mapping Authority

Usage

Information about anchorages is useful in decision-making tools in connection with planning and management work to avoid unnecessary outlay of facilities that make the anchorage unusable. The dataset can be used for planning, illustrations, research and analysis in connection with e.g.: - coastal zone planning - development in port areas and in the coastal zone - basis for different types of thematic maps - pre-engineering of various underwater activities - planning of fisheries and aquaculture - basis for protected areas - basis for emergency preparedness plans - pre-design of route for subsea cable/pipeline. The dataset contains data on anchorages that are not available elsewhere.

Theme: Marine activities

In scope of Inspire Directive: No

DOK according to KMD-definitions: Yes

In scope of Norway digital agreement: No

Land-use plans subject to law (PBL): No

In scope of the Geodata Act: Yes

Mareano: No

Ecological Base Map: No

Modellbaserte vegprosjekter: No

DOK-status

DOK-status: Proposal

DOK-status date approved:

Updated: 10/15/2026 4:24:50 AM

Geodatalov status

Evaluation criteria

ASSESSMENT POINT
STATUS VALUE
COMMENT
Metadata
good
Product spesification
good
SOSI requirement status
deficient
GML requirement status
good
WMS status
good
WFS status
notset
ATOM feed status
good
Nedlastingskrav status
good
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