Oslo

Sunday, March 5, 2017 - 14:39 by ce-press

Oslo can receive all kinds of black and grey water at the main pier, Sondre Akershuskai. However the municipality does not want food waste or grease included in the wastewater.

All five cruiseship berths can handle connections with trucks and one has a pipeline connection to the municipality’s wastewater system. The Port of Oslo provides a standard sewage hose of 100mm (4’’) with a capacity of approximately 150 m3 per hour with a maximum pressure acceptable of 5 bar. If other dimensions are required to connect to a ship it must be ordered. The charges are included in the waste fee.

The main obstruction to putting in place sufficient facilities is “return on investment and demand” according to Anette Braekke, marketing manager cruise Port of Oslo, who explained that these facilities are driven by municipality requirements.

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Oslo

It’s this combination of stunning nature and capital city vibe with world class museums, food and attractions which makes Oslo such a unique cruise destination. The capital of Norway with its backdrop of hills, lies at the head of the Oslofjord, a 40-mile stretch of sheltered water surrounded by wooded hills dotted with summer houses that narrows dramatically about half-way up. Dominating the harbour is Akershus Fortress, a medieval stronghold and royal residence built around year 1300, while the twin towers of the town hall face onto an exciting waterfront with shops, restaurants and pubs. Among the special attractions of Oslo are the spectacular Opera House resembling an enormous iceberg, the Viking Ship Museum at Museum Peninsula Bygdoy, housing discoveries from Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune as well as other finds from Viking tombs around the Oslofjord. Cruise vessels can dock at a great location in the city center.