Port of Pietarsaari (FIPRS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pietarsaari (UN/LOCODE FIPRS) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It sits at 63.6833° N, 22.6667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, 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
- Poor
- 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 Pietarsaari
Where is Port of Pietarsaari located?
Port of Pietarsaari is a seaport located in Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Its coordinates are 63.6833° N, 22.6667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pietarsaari?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pietarsaari is FIPRS — country code FI, location code PRS.
How deep is Port of Pietarsaari?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pietarsaari has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Pietarsaari?
Port of Pietarsaari reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 241.7 m, a maximum beam of 35.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Pietarsaari require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pietarsaari.
What type of harbor is Port of Pietarsaari?
Port of Pietarsaari is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pietarsaari have?
Port of Pietarsaari is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pietarsaari are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #27570), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →