Port of Hirtshals (DKHIR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hirtshals (UN/LOCODE DKHIR) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Denmark, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 57.6000° N, 9.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Jylland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hirtshals
Where is Port of Hirtshals located?
Port of Hirtshals is a seaport located in Denmark, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 57.6000° N, 9.9667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hirtshals?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hirtshals is DKHIR — country code DK, location code HIR.
How deep is Port of Hirtshals?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hirtshals has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hirtshals?
Port of Hirtshals reports a maximum draft of 7 m, a maximum length of 200 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Hirtshals require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Hirtshals, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Hirtshals?
Port of Hirtshals is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hirtshals have?
Port of Hirtshals is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hirtshals are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →