Port of Oslo (NOOSL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Oslo (UN/LOCODE NOOSL) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 59.8981° N, 10.7456° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Oslo
Where is Port of Oslo located?
Port of Oslo is a seaport located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 59.8981° N, 10.7456° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Oslo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Oslo is NOOSL — country code NO, location code OSL.
How deep is Port of Oslo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Oslo has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Oslo?
Port of Oslo reports a maximum draft of 12 m, a maximum length of 360 m, a maximum beam of 37.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Oslo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Oslo.
What type of harbor is Port of Oslo?
Port of Oslo is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Oslo have?
Port of Oslo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Oslo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23810), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →