Port of Sandnes (NOSAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sandnes (UN/LOCODE NOSAS) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in Norway, on the North Sea. It sits at 58.8733° N, 5.7528° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sandnes
Where is Port of Sandnes located?
Port of Sandnes is a seaport located in Norway, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 58.8733° N, 5.7528° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sandnes?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sandnes is NOSAS — country code NO, location code SAS.
How deep is Port of Sandnes?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sandnes has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sandnes?
Port of Sandnes reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 198 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sandnes require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sandnes.
What type of harbor is Port of Sandnes?
Port of Sandnes is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sandnes have?
Port of Sandnes is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sandnes are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →