Port of Vadso (NOVDS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vadso (UN/LOCODE NOVDS) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Norway, on the Barents Sea. It sits at 70.0722° N, 29.7414° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid bulk, 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Barents Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vadso
Where is Port of Vadso located?
Port of Vadso is a seaport located in Norway, on the Barents Sea. Its coordinates are 70.0722° N, 29.7414° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vadso?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vadso is NOVDS — country code NO, location code VDS.
How deep is Port of Vadso?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vadso has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Vadso?
Port of Vadso reports a maximum draft of 7.5 m, a maximum length of 70 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Vadso require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vadso.
What type of harbor is Port of Vadso?
Port of Vadso is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vadso have?
Port of Vadso is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vadso are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #20690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →