Port of Sandnessjoen (NOSSJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sandnessjoen (UN/LOCODE NOSSJ) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. It sits at 66.0264° N, 12.6294° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
Route Calculator & Transit Estimator
Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.
nautical miles (direct)
@ 14 knots
B2B Freight Quote — Port of Sandnessjoen
Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Sandnessjoen (NOSSJ) via trusted logistics partners.
Nearby Ports & Connections
Nearest Ports to Sandnessjoen
Distances to Major World Ports
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sandnessjoen
Where is Port of Sandnessjoen located?
Port of Sandnessjoen is a seaport located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. Its coordinates are 66.0264° N, 12.6294° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sandnessjoen?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sandnessjoen is NOSSJ — country code NO, location code SSJ.
How deep is Port of Sandnessjoen?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sandnessjoen has an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sandnessjoen?
Port of Sandnessjoen reports a maximum draft of 8 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Sandnessjoen?
Port of Sandnessjoen is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sandnessjoen have?
Port of Sandnessjoen is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sandnessjoen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #22750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →