Port of Eskifjordhur (ISESK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Eskifjordhur (UN/LOCODE ISESK) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Iceland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 65.0667° N, 14.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 32 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk 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
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Iceland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Eskifjordhur
Where is Port of Eskifjordhur located?
Port of Eskifjordhur is a seaport located in Iceland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 65.0667° N, 14.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Eskifjordhur?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Eskifjordhur is ISESK — country code IS, location code ESK.
How deep is Port of Eskifjordhur?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Eskifjordhur has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 32 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Eskifjordhur?
Port of Eskifjordhur reports a maximum draft of 7.3 m, a maximum length of 237.9 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Eskifjordhur require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Eskifjordhur.
What type of harbor is Port of Eskifjordhur?
Port of Eskifjordhur is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Eskifjordhur have?
Port of Eskifjordhur is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Eskifjordhur are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →