Port of Kirkenes (NOKKN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kirkenes (UN/LOCODE NOKKN) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Barents Sea. It sits at 69.7297° N, 30.0689° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Barents Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kirkenes
Where is Port of Kirkenes located?
Port of Kirkenes is a seaport located in Norway, on the Barents Sea. Its coordinates are 69.7297° N, 30.0689° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kirkenes?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kirkenes is NOKKN — country code NO, location code KKN.
How deep is Port of Kirkenes?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kirkenes has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kirkenes?
Port of Kirkenes reports a maximum draft of 10.7 m, a maximum length of 210 m, a maximum beam of 48 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kirkenes require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kirkenes.
What type of harbor is Port of Kirkenes?
Port of Kirkenes is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kirkenes have?
Port of Kirkenes is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kirkenes are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #20650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →