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.

Country
Finland
UN/LOCODE
FIKAN
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
63.4167° N, 22.2833° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Anchorage

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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →