Seaport · Iceland
Port of Bolungarvik
Bolungarvik (Iceland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 185). It lies on the Denmark Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISBOL
- World Port Index no.
- 185
- Coordinates
- 66.17°N, 23.23°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Fishing
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 13.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 45.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 10.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Ice
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 5,690 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,710 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,120 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bolungarvik, 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 Bolungarvik
Where is Port of Bolungarvik?
Bolungarvik (Iceland) lies on the Denmark Strait, at about 66.17°N, 23.23°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bolungarvik?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISBOL for Bolungarvik. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bolungarvik?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 45.0 m, beam 10.2 m, draft 6.0 m for Bolungarvik. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Bolungarvik from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,690 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,120 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bolungarvik?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bolungarvik 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.