Port of Bildudalur (ISBIL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Bildudalur (UN/LOCODE ISBIL) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Iceland, on the Denmark Strait. It sits at 65.6833° N, 23.6000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 10 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Iceland
UN/LOCODE
ISBIL
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
65.6833° N, 23.6000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
10 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
5.6 m
Max Vessel Length
99.8 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Denmark Strait; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Iceland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
WharvesAnchorageBreakbulk

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Distance
11 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bildudalur

Where is Port of Bildudalur located?

Port of Bildudalur is a seaport located in Iceland, on the Denmark Strait. Its coordinates are 65.6833° N, 23.6000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bildudalur?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bildudalur is ISBIL — country code IS, location code BIL.

How deep is Port of Bildudalur?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bildudalur has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 10 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Bildudalur?

Port of Bildudalur reports a maximum draft of 5.6 m, a maximum length of 99.8 m, a maximum beam of 12.8 m for vessels calling at the port.

What type of harbor is Port of Bildudalur?

Port of Bildudalur is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Bildudalur have?

Port of Bildudalur is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Bildudalur are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #160), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →