In the Telemark Canal we are concerned for everyone who lives here and for the visitors to get along and respect each other, making the experience in the Telemark Canal a good one. In general, the boats shall be navigated so that there is no danger to life and health, the environment and material assets. All seafarers must follow local speed limits – not just for small boats. These will vary from municipality to municipality – see overview of local regulations in the Telemark Canal below.
For small boats, but also other vessels, apply:
- A general speed limitation – which is the cautionary norm in which it is made clear that boat drivers should adapt the speed to the conditions.
- A special speed limitation when passing swimmers
- Local speed limits by the municipality
- In addition, there is a rule on safe speed according to the rules of “International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea”
Local speed limits in the Telemark Canal
Skien
The speed limit is 5 knots, with a distance of 100 meters from the shoreline, on the following routes:
- Hjellevannet
- Farelva
- Skotfosselva
- Løveidkanalen
- Falkumelva
Nome
The speed limit is 5 knots in some parts of the watercourse in Nome municipality. With a distance of 100 meters from the shoreline in Nome. Concerning the stretch between Ulefoss lock and towards Norsjø and the for the part of Norsjø located between this river and the outer tip of Kvernodden to the highest point in the island Torva, from here a straight line to the outlet of Vibeto/Søvebekken in Norsjø. Also concerning the entire canal stretch between the Ulefoss lock and up to and including the Kårsteinsundet in Flåbygd including side bays and the entire Nomeasdvann water and the lower part of Østeråelva which is accessible by boat.
Sauherad
In the following parts of the stretch in Sauherad municipality, the highest speed limit is 5 knots:
- With a distance of 100 meters from the shoreline and Odden at Årud, Gvannes.
- Årnes bird rescue area and Gvarvelva – From a line between Årnes and Aslakborg, Nesodden. As far as the river is navigable by motorboat.
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