Port of Helsinki (FIHEL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Helsinki (UN/LOCODE FIHEL) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Finland, on the Gulf of Finland. It sits at 60.1667° N, 24.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Finland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Helsinki
Where is Port of Helsinki located?
Port of Helsinki is a seaport located in Finland, on the Gulf of Finland. Its coordinates are 60.1667° N, 24.9667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Helsinki?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Helsinki is FIHEL — country code FI, location code HEL.
How deep is Port of Helsinki?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Helsinki has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Helsinki?
Port of Helsinki reports a maximum length of 315.7 m, a maximum beam of 37.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Helsinki require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Helsinki.
What type of harbor is Port of Helsinki?
Port of Helsinki is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Helsinki have?
Port of Helsinki is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Helsinki are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28190), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →