Seaport · Norway
Port of Honningsvag
Honningsvag (Norway) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 20800). It lies on the Barents Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOHVG
- World Port Index no.
- 20800
- Coordinates
- 70.98°N, 25.95°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Barents Sea; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 12.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
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) | 4,610 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,630 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Honningsvag, 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 Honningsvag
Where is Port of Honningsvag?
Honningsvag (Norway) lies on the Barents Sea, at about 70.98°N, 25.95°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Honningsvag?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOHVG for Honningsvag. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Honningsvag from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,610 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,040 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 Honningsvag?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Honningsvag 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.