Port of Farsund (NOFAN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Farsund (UN/LOCODE NOFAN) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the North Sea. It sits at 58.0847° N, 6.7953° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Farsund
Where is Port of Farsund located?
Port of Farsund is a seaport located in Norway, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 58.0847° N, 6.7953° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Farsund?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Farsund is NOFAN — country code NO, location code FAN.
How deep is Port of Farsund?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Farsund has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Farsund?
Port of Farsund reports a maximum draft of 15 m, a maximum length of 400 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Farsund require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Farsund.
What type of harbor is Port of Farsund?
Port of Farsund is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Farsund have?
Port of Farsund is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Farsund are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →