Port of Virtsu (EEVIR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Virtsu (UN/LOCODE EEVIR) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Estonia, on the Gulf of Riga. It sits at 58.5750° N, 23.5100° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.8 m, cargo pier depths around 5.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, 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
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Ferry
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Riga; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Estonia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Virtsu
Where is Port of Virtsu located?
Port of Virtsu is a seaport located in Estonia, on the Gulf of Riga. Its coordinates are 58.5750° N, 23.5100° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Virtsu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Virtsu is EEVIR — country code EE, location code VIR.
How deep is Port of Virtsu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Virtsu has a channel depth of about 6.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 5.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Virtsu?
Port of Virtsu reports a maximum draft of 6.5 m, a maximum length of 130 m, a maximum beam of 20 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Virtsu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Virtsu.
What type of harbor is Port of Virtsu?
Port of Virtsu is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Virtsu have?
Port of Virtsu is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Virtsu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28540), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →