Port of Hanstholm (DKHAN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hanstholm (UN/LOCODE DKHAN) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Denmark, on the North Sea. It sits at 57.1333° N, 8.6000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Jylland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hanstholm
Where is Port of Hanstholm located?
Port of Hanstholm is a seaport located in Denmark, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 57.1333° N, 8.6000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hanstholm?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hanstholm is DKHAN — country code DK, location code HAN.
How deep is Port of Hanstholm?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hanstholm has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hanstholm?
Port of Hanstholm reports a maximum draft of 7.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Hanstholm require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hanstholm.
What type of harbor is Port of Hanstholm?
Port of Hanstholm is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hanstholm have?
Port of Hanstholm is recorded as offering ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hanstholm are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30455), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →