Port of Kristinestad (FIKRS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kristinestad (UN/LOCODE FIKRS) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It sits at 62.2833° N, 21.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Finland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kristinestad
Where is Port of Kristinestad located?
Port of Kristinestad is a seaport located in Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Its coordinates are 62.2833° N, 21.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kristinestad?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kristinestad is FIKRS — country code FI, location code KRS.
How deep is Port of Kristinestad?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kristinestad has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kristinestad?
Port of Kristinestad reports a maximum draft of 12 m, a maximum length of 210 m, a maximum beam of 31 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kristinestad require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kristinestad.
What type of harbor is Port of Kristinestad?
Port of Kristinestad is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kristinestad have?
Port of Kristinestad is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kristinestad are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #27680), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →