Port of Larvik (NOLAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Larvik (UN/LOCODE NOLAR) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 59.0381° N, 10.0311° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, container 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 (Breakwater)
- 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 Larvik
Where is Port of Larvik located?
Port of Larvik is a seaport located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 59.0381° N, 10.0311° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Larvik?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Larvik is NOLAR — country code NO, location code LAR.
How deep is Port of Larvik?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Larvik has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Larvik?
Port of Larvik reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum length of 250 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Larvik require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Larvik.
What type of harbor is Port of Larvik?
Port of Larvik is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Larvik have?
Port of Larvik is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Larvik are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →