Seaport · Norway
Port of Husnes
Husnes (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23355). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOHUS
- World Port Index no.
- 23355
- Coordinates
- 59.88°N, 5.76°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic 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 | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 199.9 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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 | 4,640 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Husnes, 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 Husnes
Where is Port of Husnes?
Husnes (Norway) lies on the North Sea, at about 59.88°N, 5.76°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Husnes?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOHUS for Husnes. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Husnes?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 199.9 m, beam 32.2 m for Husnes. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Husnes from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,170 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,640 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Aarhus, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Husnes?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Husnes 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.