Port of Akureyri (ISAKU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Akureyri (UN/LOCODE ISAKU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Iceland, on the Greenland Sea. It sits at 65.6833° N, 18.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 47 m, an anchorage depth near 25 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Iceland North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Akureyri
Where is Port of Akureyri located?
Port of Akureyri is a seaport located in Iceland, on the Greenland Sea. Its coordinates are 65.6833° N, 18.0833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Akureyri?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Akureyri is ISAKU — country code IS, location code AKU.
How deep is Port of Akureyri?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Akureyri has a channel depth of about 47 m, an anchorage depth of about 25 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Akureyri?
Port of Akureyri reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum length of 350 m, a maximum beam of 38 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Akureyri require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Akureyri.
What type of harbor is Port of Akureyri?
Port of Akureyri is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Akureyri have?
Port of Akureyri is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Akureyri are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #310), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →