Port of Raufarhofn (ISRAU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Raufarhofn (UN/LOCODE ISRAU) is a harbor located in Iceland, on the Greenland Sea. It sits at 66.4500° N, 15.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9 m, an anchorage depth near 10 m. Cargo handling includes anchorage, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Iceland
UN/LOCODE
ISRAU
Harbor Type
Unknown
Coordinates
66.4500° N, 15.9333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
9 m
Anchorage Depth
10 m
Tidal Range
1.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Use
Cargo
World Water Body
Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
Region
Iceland North Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
AnchorageBreakbulk

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Distance
21 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Raufarhofn

Where is Port of Raufarhofn located?

Port of Raufarhofn is a seaport located in Iceland, on the Greenland Sea. Its coordinates are 66.4500° N, 15.9333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Raufarhofn?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Raufarhofn is ISRAU — country code IS, location code RAU.

How deep is Port of Raufarhofn?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Raufarhofn has a channel depth of about 9 m, an anchorage depth of about 10 m.

Does Port of Raufarhofn require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Raufarhofn, though pilots are available.

What cargo facilities does Port of Raufarhofn have?

Port of Raufarhofn is recorded as offering anchorage, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Raufarhofn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #340), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →