Port of Torshavn (FOTOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Torshavn (UN/LOCODE FOTOR) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Faroe Islands, on the Norwegian Sea. It sits at 62.0000° N, 6.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth near 16 m, cargo pier depths around 14.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Faroe Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Torshavn
Where is Port of Torshavn located?
Port of Torshavn is a seaport located in Faroe Islands, on the Norwegian Sea. Its coordinates are 62.0000° N, 6.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Torshavn?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Torshavn is FOTOR — country code FO, location code TOR.
How deep is Port of Torshavn?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Torshavn has a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth of about 16 m, cargo pier depths of about 14.8 m.
Does Port of Torshavn require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Torshavn.
What type of harbor is Port of Torshavn?
Port of Torshavn is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Torshavn have?
Port of Torshavn is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Torshavn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →