Port of Klaksvik (FOKVI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Klaksvik (UN/LOCODE FOKVI) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Faroe Islands, on the Norwegian Sea. It sits at 62.2333° N, 6.5833° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 35 m, cargo pier depths around 8.7 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Faroe Islands
UN/LOCODE
FOKVI
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
62.2333° N, 6.5833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Anchorage Depth
35 m
Cargo Pier Depth
8.7 m
Tidal Range
1.1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Faroe Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesRo-RoLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulkOil Terminal

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Port of Klaksvik (FOKVI)
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Distance
6 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Klaksvik

Where is Port of Klaksvik located?

Port of Klaksvik is a seaport located in Faroe Islands, on the Norwegian Sea. Its coordinates are 62.2333° N, 6.5833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Klaksvik?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Klaksvik is FOKVI — country code FO, location code KVI.

How deep is Port of Klaksvik?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Klaksvik has an anchorage depth of about 35 m, cargo pier depths of about 8.7 m.

Does Port of Klaksvik require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Klaksvik, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Klaksvik?

Port of Klaksvik is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Klaksvik have?

Port of Klaksvik is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Klaksvik are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →