Port of Sorvagur (FOSRV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Sorvagur (UN/LOCODE FOSRV) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Faroe Islands, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 62.0833° N, 7.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23 m, cargo pier depths around 8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Faroe Islands
UN/LOCODE
FOSRV
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
62.0833° N, 7.2500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
23 m
Cargo Pier Depth
8 m
Max Vessel Draft
8 m
Tidal Range
1.5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Faroe Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesLiquid BulkBreakbulk

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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sorvagur

Where is Port of Sorvagur located?

Port of Sorvagur is a seaport located in Faroe Islands, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 62.0833° N, 7.2500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sorvagur?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sorvagur is FOSRV — country code FO, location code SRV.

How deep is Port of Sorvagur?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sorvagur has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23 m, cargo pier depths of about 8 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sorvagur?

Port of Sorvagur reports a maximum draft of 8 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Sorvagur require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Sorvagur, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Sorvagur?

Port of Sorvagur is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Sorvagur have?

Port of Sorvagur is recorded as offering wharves, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Sorvagur are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →