Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Limited
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about RUNAVIK port (FORVK) — Faroe Islands (the)
Key information on RUNAVIK Port.
RUNAVIK (UN/Locode: FORVK), Faroe Islands (the) is a seaport located at approximately 62.11743° N, -6.72650° E.
What type of vessels RUNAVIK Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (55%), Other (25%), Passenger (15%) and Tanker (5%).
Where is RUNAVIK Port located?
Coordinates: 62.11743° N, -6.72650° E.
- STRENDUR — UN/Locode: FOSTR — 62.10723° N, -6.75876° E
- TOFTIR — UN/Locode: FOTOF — 62.09446° N, -6.74116° E
- SKALI — UN/Locode: FOSKA — 62.15850° N, -6.78150° E
What are the key facilities and depths at RUNAVIK Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 10 m.
What restrictions apply at RUNAVIK Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do RUNAVIK Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 231; max beam: 32; max draft: 8.5; max DWT: 12,264; max GT: 48123; max NT: 24097; min LOA: 35; min beam: 9; min draft: 3.7; min DWT: 1315; min GT: 909; min NT: 518 and build year: 1980.
Who are the ship agents at RUNAVIK Port?
Ship agents include Faroe Maritime Services.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | FORVK |
| Latitude / Longitude | 62.12º, -6.73º |
| Country | Faroe Islands |
| Channel Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 10 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
