Port of Fauske (NOFAU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Fauske (UN/LOCODE NOFAU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. It sits at 67.2500° N, 15.3989° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, 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
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fauske
Where is Port of Fauske located?
Port of Fauske is a seaport located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. Its coordinates are 67.2500° N, 15.3989° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fauske?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fauske is NOFAU — country code NO, location code FAU.
How deep is Port of Fauske?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fauske has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Fauske?
Port of Fauske reports a maximum draft of 6.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Fauske?
Port of Fauske is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Fauske have?
Port of Fauske is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Fauske are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #22320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →