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 VESTMANNA port (FOVES) — Faroe Islands (the)
Key information on VESTMANNA Port.
VESTMANNA (UN/Locode: FOVES), Faroe Islands (the) is a seaport located at approximately 62.15020° N, -7.16205° E.
What type of vessels VESTMANNA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (40%), Other (40%) and Passenger (20%).
Where is VESTMANNA Port located?
Coordinates: 62.15020° N, -7.16205° E.
- STREYMNES — UN/Locode: FOSYN — 62.20000° N, -7.02000° E
- SORVAGUR — UN/Locode: FOSRV — 62.07523° N, -7.33250° E
- KOLLAFJORDUR — UN/Locode: FOKOL — 62.10600° N, -6.91850° E
What are the key facilities and depths at VESTMANNA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m and cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m.
What restrictions apply at VESTMANNA 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: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: 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: available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do VESTMANNA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 104; max beam: 18; max draft: 5.1; max DWT: 1,625; max GT: 8228; max NT: 948; min LOA: 13; min beam: 9; min draft: 4.18; min DWT: 1622; min GT: 1561; min NT: 948 and build year: 1984.
Who are the ship agents at VESTMANNA 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 | FOVES |
| Latitude / Longitude | 62.15º, -7.16º |
| Country | Faroe Islands |
| Channel Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | - |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
