Boat Rental Rules & Safety

Life jacket and sea chart

• A life jacket and sea chart with GPS points are provided with the rental.
• Bring your mobile phone and save our contact number.
• Take a photo of the propeller before departure.

Fuel

• Guests refuel the boat themselves.
• Use 98 octane fuel only.
• Contact reception between 09:00–17:00 to purchase fuel.
• Enter your name and cabin number in the fuel room so consumption can be registered and settled before departure.

Mooring

• The boat may remain at the floating dock at Hindrum Fjordsenter during short breaks (1–2 hours) in calm weather.
• During longer stays, overnight, or in wind and waves, the boat must be properly moored at its designated berth at the floating dock in the marina.

Boat return

• Clean the boat thoroughly before returning it.
• Return the boat with a full fuel tank.
• An inspection is carried out before the deposit is refunded.

Catch registration

Catch registration is mandatory for foreign guests and helps protect fish stocks in Norway.

How to register your catch: See step-by-step guide

Filleting and waste

• Clean the filleting room thoroughly after use.
• Rinse tables, floor and equipment.
• Fish remains must be disposed of at least 200 meters offshore.
• It is not permitted to discard fish waste in the harbour or near land.

Safety at sea

• Show good seamanship and respect others on the fjord.
• Check the weather forecast and sea conditions before departure.
• Alcohol and boating do not belong together.
• Keep a safe distance from fish farms and commercial traffic.
• Wear a life jacket – always.
• Take care of nature. Leave no trace.

Emergency at sea

In immediate danger: Call Redningsselskapet on 120

For other incidents, contact us first:

Hindrum Fjordsenter:
Phone: +47 72 90 92 00
John Eirik: +47 41 33 95 18
Geir: +47 40 74 53 15