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.
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 West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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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 →