Port of Oulu (FIOUL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Oulu (UN/LOCODE FIOUL) is a large river (natural) harbor located in Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It sits at 65.0167° N, 25.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- 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 Oulu
Where is Port of Oulu located?
Port of Oulu is a seaport located in Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Its coordinates are 65.0167° N, 25.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Oulu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Oulu is FIOUL — country code FI, location code OUL.
How deep is Port of Oulu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Oulu has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Oulu?
Port of Oulu reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum length of 241.7 m, a maximum beam of 35.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Oulu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Oulu.
What type of harbor is Port of Oulu?
Port of Oulu is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Oulu have?
Port of Oulu is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Oulu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #27520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →