Port of Arendal (NOARE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Arendal (UN/LOCODE NOARE) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 58.4539° N, 8.7769° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Arendal
Where is Port of Arendal located?
Port of Arendal is a seaport located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 58.4539° N, 8.7769° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Arendal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Arendal is NOARE — country code NO, location code ARE.
How deep is Port of Arendal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Arendal has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Arendal?
Port of Arendal reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 260 m, a maximum beam of 40 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Arendal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Arendal.
What type of harbor is Port of Arendal?
Port of Arendal is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Arendal have?
Port of Arendal is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Arendal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23600), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →