Seaport · Iceland
Port of Isafjordur
Isafjordur (Iceland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 190). It lies on the Denmark Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISISA
- World Port Index no.
- 190
- Coordinates
- 66.07°N, 23.12°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Denmark Strait; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland West Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.6 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.3 m |
| Entrance width | 40.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 220.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 5,700 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,710 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,120 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Isafjordur, 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 Isafjordur
Where is Port of Isafjordur?
Isafjordur (Iceland) lies on the Denmark Strait, at about 66.07°N, 23.12°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Isafjordur?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISISA for Isafjordur. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Isafjordur?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 220.0 m, draft 8.2 m for Isafjordur. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Isafjordur from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,700 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,120 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 Isafjordur?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Isafjordur 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.