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
- Railway type: Small
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 VAASA port (FIVAA) — Finland
Key information on VAASA Port.
VAASA (UN/Locode: FIVAA), Finland is a seaport located at approximately 63.08450° N, 21.55300° E.
What type of vessels VAASA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (47.3%), Other (31.08%), Tanker (12.16%) and Passenger (9.46%).
Where is VAASA Port located?
Coordinates: 63.08450° N, 21.55300° E.
- KASKINEN — UN/Locode: FIKAS — 62.35250° N, 21.21250° E
- KARLSBORG — UN/Locode: SEKXV — 63.70415° N, 20.42262° E
- PIETARSAARI — UN/Locode: FIPRS — 63.70809° N, 22.68963° E
What are the key facilities and depths at VAASA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9 m.
What restrictions apply at VAASA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do VAASA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 12.49; max DWT: 46,547; max GT: 52000; max NT: 17000; min LOA: 10; min beam: 3; min draft: 2.5; min DWT: 158; min GT: 298; min NT: 447 and build year: 1985.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | FIVAA |
| Latitude / Longitude | 63.08º, 21.55º |
| Country | Finland |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
