Port of Vlore (ALVOA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vlore (UN/LOCODE ALVOA) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Albania, on the Adriatic Sea. It sits at 40.4667° N, 19.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Albania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vlore
Where is Port of Vlore located?
Port of Vlore is a seaport located in Albania, on the Adriatic Sea. Its coordinates are 40.4667° N, 19.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vlore?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vlore is ALVOA — country code AL, location code VOA.
How deep is Port of Vlore?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vlore has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Vlore require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vlore.
What type of harbor is Port of Vlore?
Port of Vlore is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vlore have?
Port of Vlore is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vlore are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #41690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →