Port of Ventspils (LVVNT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ventspils (UN/LOCODE LVVNT) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Latvia, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 57.4000° N, 21.5333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 15 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Latvia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ventspils
Where is Port of Ventspils located?
Port of Ventspils is a seaport located in Latvia, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 57.4000° N, 21.5333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ventspils?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ventspils is LVVNT — country code LV, location code VNT.
How deep is Port of Ventspils?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ventspils has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 15 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ventspils?
Port of Ventspils reports a maximum draft of 15 m, a maximum length of 277 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ventspils require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ventspils.
What type of harbor is Port of Ventspils?
Port of Ventspils is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ventspils have?
Port of Ventspils is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ventspils are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28620), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →