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 VAGUR port (FOVAG) — Faroe Islands (the)
Key information on VAGUR Port.
VAGUR (UN/Locode: FOVAG), Faroe Islands (the) is a seaport located at approximately 61.46950° N, -6.80700° E.
What type of vessels VAGUR Port handles?
Port usage is Other (44.44%), Passenger (33.33%), Cargo (11.11%) and Tanker (11.11%).
Where is VAGUR Port located?
Coordinates: 61.46950° N, -6.80700° E.
- TVOROYRI — UN/Locode: FOTVO — 61.55328° N, -6.82132° E
- THORSHAVN — UN/Locode: FOTHO — 61.99000° N, -6.76000° E
- TORSHAVN — UN/Locode: FOTOR — 62.00223° N, -6.76863° E
What are the key facilities and depths at VAGUR Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m.
What restrictions apply at VAGUR Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do VAGUR Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 125; max beam: 24; max draft: 6.76; max DWT: 6,535; max GT: 12300; max NT: 1825; min LOA: 32; min beam: 12; min draft: 5.15; min DWT: 490; min GT: 490; min NT: 740 and build year: 1982.
Who are the ship agents at VAGUR Port?
Ship agents include Faroe Maritime Services.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | FOVAG |
| Latitude / Longitude | 61.47º, -6.81º |
| Country | Faroe Islands |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | - |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
