Port of Alesund (NOAES): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Alesund (UN/LOCODE NOAES) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. It sits at 62.4667° N, 6.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Alesund
Where is Port of Alesund located?
Port of Alesund is a seaport located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. Its coordinates are 62.4667° N, 6.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Alesund?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Alesund is NOAES — country code NO, location code AES.
How deep is Port of Alesund?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Alesund has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Alesund?
Port of Alesund reports a maximum draft of 12.1 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Alesund require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Alesund.
What type of harbor is Port of Alesund?
Port of Alesund is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Alesund have?
Port of Alesund is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Alesund are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →