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.
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
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Denmark Strait; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Iceland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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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 →