Port of Kantlax (FIKAN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kantlax (UN/LOCODE FIKAN) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It sits at 63.4167° N, 22.2833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Finland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kantlax
Where is Port of Kantlax located?
Port of Kantlax is a seaport located in Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Its coordinates are 63.4167° N, 22.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kantlax?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kantlax is FIKAN — country code FI, location code KAN.
How deep is Port of Kantlax?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kantlax has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m.
Does Port of Kantlax require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kantlax.
What type of harbor is Port of Kantlax?
Port of Kantlax is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kantlax have?
Port of Kantlax is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kantlax are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #27590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →