Port of Kristiansand (NOKRS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kristiansand (UN/LOCODE NOKRS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 58.1389° N, 8.0128° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 14 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
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kristiansand
Where is Port of Kristiansand located?
Port of Kristiansand is a seaport located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 58.1389° N, 8.0128° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kristiansand?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kristiansand is NOKRS — country code NO, location code KRS.
How deep is Port of Kristiansand?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kristiansand has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kristiansand?
Port of Kristiansand reports a maximum draft of 10.9 m, a maximum length of 200 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kristiansand require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kristiansand.
What type of harbor is Port of Kristiansand?
Port of Kristiansand is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kristiansand have?
Port of Kristiansand is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kristiansand are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23550), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →