Port of Haugesund (NOHAU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Haugesund (UN/LOCODE NOHAU) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the North Sea. It sits at 59.4122° N, 5.2536° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Haugesund
Where is Port of Haugesund located?
Port of Haugesund is a seaport located in Norway, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 59.4122° N, 5.2536° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Haugesund?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Haugesund is NOHAU — country code NO, location code HAU.
How deep is Port of Haugesund?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Haugesund has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Haugesund?
Port of Haugesund reports a maximum draft of 15 m, a maximum length of 362 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Haugesund require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Haugesund.
What type of harbor is Port of Haugesund?
Port of Haugesund is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Haugesund have?
Port of Haugesund is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Haugesund are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →