Port of Runavik (FORVK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Runavik (UN/LOCODE FORVK) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Faroe Islands, on the Norwegian Sea. It sits at 62.1167° N, 6.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, container, 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Faroe Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Runavik
Where is Port of Runavik located?
Port of Runavik is a seaport located in Faroe Islands, on the Norwegian Sea. Its coordinates are 62.1167° N, 6.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Runavik?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Runavik is FORVK — country code FO, location code RVK.
How deep is Port of Runavik?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Runavik has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Runavik?
Port of Runavik reports a maximum draft of 11 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Runavik require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Runavik, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Runavik?
Port of Runavik is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Runavik have?
Port of Runavik is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Runavik are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32702), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →