Port of Husavik (ISHUS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Husavik (UN/LOCODE ISHUS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Iceland, on the Greenland Sea. It sits at 66.0333° N, 17.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, container, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Iceland
UN/LOCODE
ISHUS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
66.0333° N, 17.3333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
8.3 m
Tidal Range
1.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
Region
Iceland North Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageContainerBreakbulk

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Distance
21 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Husavik

Where is Port of Husavik located?

Port of Husavik is a seaport located in Iceland, on the Greenland Sea. Its coordinates are 66.0333° N, 17.3333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Husavik?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Husavik is ISHUS — country code IS, location code HUS.

How deep is Port of Husavik?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Husavik has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Husavik?

Port of Husavik reports a maximum draft of 8.3 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Husavik require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Husavik, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Husavik?

Port of Husavik is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Husavik have?

Port of Husavik is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, container, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Husavik are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →