Port of Reykjavik (ISREY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Reykjavik (UN/LOCODE ISREY) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Iceland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 64.1500° N, 21.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.5 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Iceland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Reykjavik
Where is Port of Reykjavik located?
Port of Reykjavik is a seaport located in Iceland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 64.1500° N, 21.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Reykjavik?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Reykjavik is ISREY — country code IS, location code REY.
How deep is Port of Reykjavik?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Reykjavik has a channel depth of about 6.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Reykjavik?
Port of Reykjavik reports a maximum draft of 13 m, a maximum length of 200 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Reykjavik require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Reykjavik.
What type of harbor is Port of Reykjavik?
Port of Reykjavik is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Reykjavik have?
Port of Reykjavik is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Reykjavik are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →