Port of Hafnarfjordur (ISHAF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Hafnarfjordur (UN/LOCODE ISHAF) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Iceland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 64.0667° N, 21.9500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9 m, an anchorage depth near 28 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.

Country
Iceland
UN/LOCODE
ISHAF
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
64.0667° N, 21.9500° 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
9 m
Anchorage Depth
28 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
10.8 m
Max Vessel Length
190 m
Tidal Range
4.5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m
Entrance Width
150 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hafnarfjordur

Where is Port of Hafnarfjordur located?

Port of Hafnarfjordur is a seaport located in Iceland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 64.0667° N, 21.9500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hafnarfjordur?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hafnarfjordur is ISHAF — country code IS, location code HAF.

How deep is Port of Hafnarfjordur?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hafnarfjordur has a channel depth of about 9 m, an anchorage depth of about 28 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

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

Port of Hafnarfjordur reports a maximum draft of 10.8 m, a maximum length of 190 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Hafnarfjordur require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hafnarfjordur.

What type of harbor is Port of Hafnarfjordur?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Hafnarfjordur have?

Port of Hafnarfjordur is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Hafnarfjordur are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #80), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →