Seaport · Faroe Islands
Port of Klaksvik
Klaksvik (Faroe Islands) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32750). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Faroe Islands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FOKVI
- World Port Index no.
- 32750
- Coordinates
- 62.23°N, 6.58°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Faroe Islands
- Repairs
- Major
- Railway (slipway)
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 35.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 8.7 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 8.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.1 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
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) | 5,460 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,480 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,910 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Klaksvik, 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. 141 (Enroute) - Scotland.
Frequently asked questions about Klaksvik
Where is Port of Klaksvik?
Klaksvik (Faroe Islands) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 62.23°N, 6.58°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Klaksvik?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FOKVI for Klaksvik. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
Does Klaksvik have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Klaksvik. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Klaksvik from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,460 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,910 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 Klaksvik?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Klaksvik 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.