Port of Porsgrunn (NOPOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Porsgrunn (UN/LOCODE NOPOR) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 59.1472° N, 9.6539° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Porsgrunn
Where is Port of Porsgrunn located?
Port of Porsgrunn is a seaport located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 59.1472° N, 9.6539° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Porsgrunn?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Porsgrunn is NOPOR — country code NO, location code POR.
How deep is Port of Porsgrunn?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Porsgrunn has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Porsgrunn require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Porsgrunn.
What type of harbor is Port of Porsgrunn?
Port of Porsgrunn is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Porsgrunn have?
Port of Porsgrunn is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Porsgrunn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →