Port of Vagur (FOVAG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vagur (UN/LOCODE FOVAG) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Faroe Islands, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 61.4833° N, 6.8000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 5.5 m, cargo pier depths around 10 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes ro-ro, 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Faroe Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vagur
Where is Port of Vagur located?
Port of Vagur is a seaport located in Faroe Islands, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 61.4833° N, 6.8000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vagur?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vagur is FOVAG — country code FO, location code VAG.
How deep is Port of Vagur?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vagur has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 5.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 10 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Vagur?
Port of Vagur reports a maximum draft of 3.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Vagur require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Vagur, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Vagur?
Port of Vagur is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vagur have?
Port of Vagur is recorded as offering ro-ro, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vagur are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32676), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →