Port of Vardo (NOVAO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vardo (UN/LOCODE NOVAO) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Barents Sea. It sits at 70.3769° N, 31.1056° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Barents Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vardo
Where is Port of Vardo located?
Port of Vardo is a seaport located in Norway, on the Barents Sea. Its coordinates are 70.3769° N, 31.1056° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vardo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vardo is NOVAO — country code NO, location code VAO.
How deep is Port of Vardo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vardo has a channel depth of about 17.1 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 Vardo?
Port of Vardo reports a maximum draft of 9 m, a maximum length of 154 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Vardo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vardo.
What type of harbor is Port of Vardo?
Port of Vardo is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vardo have?
Port of Vardo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vardo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #20700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →