Port of Thorshofn (ISTHO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Thorshofn (UN/LOCODE ISTHO) is a coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Iceland, on the Greenland Sea. It sits at 66.2000° N, 15.3333° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9 m. Cargo handling includes anchorage, ro-ro, solid 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- World Water Body
- Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Iceland North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Thorshofn
Where is Port of Thorshofn located?
Port of Thorshofn is a seaport located in Iceland, on the Greenland Sea. Its coordinates are 66.2000° N, 15.3333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Thorshofn?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Thorshofn is ISTHO — country code IS, location code THO.
How deep is Port of Thorshofn?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Thorshofn has an anchorage depth of about 9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Thorshofn?
Port of Thorshofn reports a maximum draft of 6.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Thorshofn?
Port of Thorshofn is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor.
What cargo facilities does Port of Thorshofn have?
Port of Thorshofn is recorded as offering anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Thorshofn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #350), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →