Port of Holmestrand (NOHOL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Holmestrand (UN/LOCODE NOHOL) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 59.4906° N, 10.3267° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Holmestrand
Where is Port of Holmestrand located?
Port of Holmestrand is a seaport located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 59.4906° N, 10.3267° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Holmestrand?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Holmestrand is NOHOL — country code NO, location code HOL.
How deep is Port of Holmestrand?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Holmestrand has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Holmestrand?
Port of Holmestrand reports a maximum draft of 6.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Holmestrand require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Holmestrand, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Holmestrand?
Port of Holmestrand is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Holmestrand have?
Port of Holmestrand is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Holmestrand are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →