Seaport · Norway
Port of Farsund
Farsund (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23520). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOFAN
- World Port Index no.
- 23520
- Coordinates
- 58.09°N, 6.81°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- 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 | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- 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) | 5,170 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,190 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,650 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Farsund, 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. 182 (Enroute) - North and West Coasts of Norway.
Frequently asked questions about Farsund
Where is Port of Farsund?
Farsund (Norway) lies on the North Sea, at about 58.09°N, 6.81°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Farsund?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOFAN for Farsund. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Farsund?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 9.5 m for Farsund. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Farsund from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,170 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,650 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Aarhus, Gothenburg, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Farsund?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Farsund 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.