Seaport · Iceland
Port of Bildudalur
Bildudalur (Iceland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 160). It lies on the Denmark Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISBIL
- World Port Index no.
- 160
- Coordinates
- 65.68°N, 23.60°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Denmark Strait; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland West Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 10.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 99.8 m |
| Max vessel beam | 12.8 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,720 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,740 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,140 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bildudalur, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Bildudalur
Where is Port of Bildudalur?
Bildudalur (Iceland) lies on the Denmark Strait, at about 65.68°N, 23.60°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bildudalur?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISBIL for Bildudalur. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bildudalur?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 99.8 m, beam 12.8 m, draft 5.6 m for Bildudalur. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Bildudalur from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,720 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,140 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Gothenburg, Felixstowe.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bildudalur?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bildudalur through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.