Seaport · Norway
Port of Henningsvaer
Henningsvaer (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 21880). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOHEN
- World Port Index no.
- 21880
- Coordinates
- 68.15°N, 14.21°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Norwegian 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 | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
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) | 4,860 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,880 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,300 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Henningsvaer, 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 Henningsvaer
Where is Port of Henningsvaer?
Henningsvaer (Norway) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 68.15°N, 14.21°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Henningsvaer?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOHEN for Henningsvaer. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Henningsvaer from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,860 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,300 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Henningsvaer?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Henningsvaer 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.