Seaport · Iceland
Port of Eskifjordhur
Eskifjordhur (Iceland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 430). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISESK
- World Port Index no.
- 430
- Coordinates
- 65.07°N, 14.02°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland East Coast
- Other names
- Eske Fsord
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
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 | 32.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.7 m |
| Max vessel length | 237.9 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 5,550 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,570 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,980 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Eskifjordhur, 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 Eskifjordhur
Where is Port of Eskifjordhur?
Eskifjordhur (Iceland) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 65.07°N, 14.02°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Eskifjordhur?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISESK for Eskifjordhur. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Eskifjordhur?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 237.9 m, beam 32.2 m, draft 7.3 m for Eskifjordhur. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Eskifjordhur from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,550 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,980 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 Eskifjordhur?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Eskifjordhur 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.