Port of Karsto (NOKAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Karsto (UN/LOCODE NOKAR) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Norway, on the North Sea. It sits at 59.2667° N, 5.5167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Karsto
Where is Port of Karsto located?
Port of Karsto is a seaport located in Norway, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 59.2667° N, 5.5167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Karsto?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Karsto is NOKAR — country code NO, location code KAR.
How deep is Port of Karsto?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Karsto has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Karsto require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Karsto.
What type of harbor is Port of Karsto?
Port of Karsto is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Karsto have?
Port of Karsto is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Karsto are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23451), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →