Port of Horten (NOHOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Horten (UN/LOCODE NOHOR) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 59.4167° N, 10.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Horten
Where is Port of Horten located?
Port of Horten is a seaport located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 59.4167° N, 10.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Horten?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Horten is NOHOR — country code NO, location code HOR.
How deep is Port of Horten?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Horten has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Horten?
Port of Horten reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Horten require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Horten.
What type of harbor is Port of Horten?
Port of Horten is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Horten have?
Port of Horten is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Horten are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →