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 (75%) and Tanker (25%).
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: 104; max beam: 16; max draft: 6.76; max DWT: 6,535; max GT: 3653; max NT: 1825; min LOA: 32; min beam: 12; min draft: 5.81; min DWT: 490; min GT: 490; min NT: 1086 and build year: 2000.
Who are the ship agents at VAGUR Port?
Ship agents include Faroe Maritime Services.
Ship Agents at port
Bunker Suppliers 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 |
