Port of Heltermaa (EEHLT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Heltermaa (UN/LOCODE EEHLT) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Estonia, on the Gulf of Riga. It sits at 58.8667° N, 23.0483° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 5.1 m, cargo pier depths around 5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid bulk, container, 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
- Ferry
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Riga; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Estonia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Heltermaa
Where is Port of Heltermaa located?
Port of Heltermaa is a seaport located in Estonia, on the Gulf of Riga. Its coordinates are 58.8667° N, 23.0483° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Heltermaa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Heltermaa is EEHLT — country code EE, location code HLT.
How deep is Port of Heltermaa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Heltermaa has a channel depth of about 5.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Heltermaa?
Port of Heltermaa reports a maximum draft of 4.6 m, a maximum length of 118 m, a maximum beam of 20 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Heltermaa require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Heltermaa.
What type of harbor is Port of Heltermaa?
Port of Heltermaa is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Heltermaa have?
Port of Heltermaa is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Heltermaa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →