Port of Vaasa (FIVAA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vaasa (UN/LOCODE FIVAA) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It sits at 63.1000° N, 21.5833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Finland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vaasa
Where is Port of Vaasa located?
Port of Vaasa is a seaport located in Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Its coordinates are 63.1000° N, 21.5833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vaasa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vaasa is FIVAA — country code FI, location code VAA.
How deep is Port of Vaasa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vaasa has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Vaasa?
Port of Vaasa reports a maximum draft of 9 m, a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 35 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Vaasa require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vaasa.
What type of harbor is Port of Vaasa?
Port of Vaasa is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vaasa have?
Port of Vaasa is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vaasa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #27650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →