Port of Saudarkrokur (ISSAU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Saudarkrokur (UN/LOCODE ISSAU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Iceland, on the Greenland Sea. It sits at 65.7500° N, 19.6667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, 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
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Iceland North Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Saudarkrokur
Where is Port of Saudarkrokur located?
Port of Saudarkrokur is a seaport located in Iceland, on the Greenland Sea. Its coordinates are 65.7500° N, 19.6667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Saudarkrokur?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Saudarkrokur is ISSAU — country code IS, location code SAU.
How deep is Port of Saudarkrokur?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Saudarkrokur has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Saudarkrokur?
Port of Saudarkrokur reports a maximum draft of 6.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Saudarkrokur require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Saudarkrokur.
What type of harbor is Port of Saudarkrokur?
Port of Saudarkrokur is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Saudarkrokur have?
Port of Saudarkrokur is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Saudarkrokur are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #250), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →