Port of Tromso (NOTOS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Tromso (UN/LOCODE NOTOS) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. It sits at 69.6500° N, 18.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.

Country
Norway
UN/LOCODE
NOTOS
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
69.6500° N, 18.9667° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
10.4 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Norway

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Tromso (NOTOS)
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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tromso

Where is Port of Tromso located?

Port of Tromso is a seaport located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. Its coordinates are 69.6500° N, 18.9667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tromso?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tromso is NOTOS — country code NO, location code TOS.

How deep is Port of Tromso?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tromso has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

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

Port of Tromso reports a maximum draft of 10.4 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Tromso require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tromso.

What type of harbor is Port of Tromso?

Port of Tromso is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Tromso have?

Port of Tromso is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Tromso are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #21310), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →