Port of Sandefjorden (NOSAD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sandefjorden (UN/LOCODE NOSAD) is a small river (basins) harbor located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 59.1006° N, 10.2331° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sandefjorden
Where is Port of Sandefjorden located?
Port of Sandefjorden is a seaport located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 59.1006° N, 10.2331° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sandefjorden?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sandefjorden is NOSAD — country code NO, location code SAD.
How deep is Port of Sandefjorden?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sandefjorden has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sandefjorden?
Port of Sandefjorden reports a maximum draft of 8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sandefjorden require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sandefjorden.
What type of harbor is Port of Sandefjorden?
Port of Sandefjorden is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sandefjorden have?
Port of Sandefjorden is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sandefjorden are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23710), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →