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.

Country
Norway
UN/LOCODE
NOPOR
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
59.1472° N, 9.6539° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Norway

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
4 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →