Port of Skien (NOSKE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Skien (UN/LOCODE NOSKE) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. It sits at 59.1997° N, 9.6036° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Skien
Where is Port of Skien located?
Port of Skien is a seaport located in Norway, on the Skagerrak. Its coordinates are 59.1997° N, 9.6036° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Skien?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Skien is NOSKE — country code NO, location code SKE.
How deep is Port of Skien?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Skien has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Skien require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Skien.
What type of harbor is Port of Skien?
Port of Skien is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Skien have?
Port of Skien is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Skien are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #23680), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →