Port of Hammerfest (NOHFT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hammerfest (UN/LOCODE NOHFT) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. It sits at 70.6667° N, 23.6667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 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
- Medium
- 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 Hammerfest
Where is Port of Hammerfest located?
Port of Hammerfest is a seaport located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. Its coordinates are 70.6667° N, 23.6667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hammerfest?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hammerfest is NOHFT — country code NO, location code HFT.
How deep is Port of Hammerfest?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hammerfest has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hammerfest?
Port of Hammerfest reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 300 m, a maximum beam of 49 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Hammerfest require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hammerfest.
What type of harbor is Port of Hammerfest?
Port of Hammerfest is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hammerfest have?
Port of Hammerfest is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, lng terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hammerfest are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #20920), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →