Port of Vestmanna (FOVES): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vestmanna (UN/LOCODE FOVES) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Faroe Islands, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 62.1500° N, 7.1667° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 18 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Harbor Use
- Fishing
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Faroe Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vestmanna
Where is Port of Vestmanna located?
Port of Vestmanna is a seaport located in Faroe Islands, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 62.1500° N, 7.1667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vestmanna?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vestmanna is FOVES — country code FO, location code VES.
How deep is Port of Vestmanna?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vestmanna has an anchorage depth of about 18 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Vestmanna?
Port of Vestmanna reports a maximum draft of 6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Vestmanna require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Vestmanna, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Vestmanna?
Port of Vestmanna is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vestmanna have?
Port of Vestmanna is recorded as offering wharves, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vestmanna are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →