Port of Isafjordur (ISISA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Isafjordur (UN/LOCODE ISISA) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Iceland, on the Denmark Strait. It sits at 66.0667° N, 23.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.6 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.

Country
Iceland
UN/LOCODE
ISISA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
66.0667° N, 23.1167° 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
7.6 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
8.2 m
Max Vessel Length
220 m
Tidal Range
2.3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m
Entrance Width
40 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Denmark Strait; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Iceland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Small
Ice RestrictionYes
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkBreakbulk

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Distance
7 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Isafjordur

Where is Port of Isafjordur located?

Port of Isafjordur is a seaport located in Iceland, on the Denmark Strait. Its coordinates are 66.0667° N, 23.1167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Isafjordur?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Isafjordur is ISISA — country code IS, location code ISA.

How deep is Port of Isafjordur?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Isafjordur has a channel depth of about 7.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

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

Port of Isafjordur reports a maximum draft of 8.2 m, a maximum length of 220 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Isafjordur require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Isafjordur.

What type of harbor is Port of Isafjordur?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Isafjordur have?

Port of Isafjordur is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Isafjordur are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #190), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →