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
- Drydock type: Medium
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 SVOLVAER port (NOSVJ) — Norway
Key information on SVOLVAER Port.
SVOLVAER (UN/Locode: NOSVJ), Norway is a seaport located at approximately 68.23400° N, 14.56150° E.
What type of vessels SVOLVAER Port handles?
Port usage is Other (46.51%), Passenger (27.91%) and Cargo (25.58%).
Where is SVOLVAER Port located?
Coordinates: 68.23400° N, 14.56150° E.
- SVOLVAR OSAN — UN/Locode: NOSOS — 68.23000° N, 14.53000° E
- SKROVA — UN/Locode: NOSRO — 68.17000° N, 14.67000° E
- BRETTESNES — UN/Locode: NOBTS — 68.23000° N, 14.85000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at SVOLVAER Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 1.8m - 3m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.01 m.
What restrictions apply at SVOLVAER Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not 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 SVOLVAER Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Special Craft and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 139; max beam: 26; max draft: 6; max DWT: 14,500; max GT: 16140; max NT: 1906; min LOA: 12; min beam: 3; min draft: 2.5; min DWT: 320; min GT: 347; min NT: 149 and build year: 1977.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | NOSVJ |
| Latitude / Longitude | 68.23º, 14.56º |
| Country | Norway |
| Channel Depth | - |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 1.8m - 3m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9.01 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
