Seaport · Norway
Port of Mandal
Mandal (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23530). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOMAN
- World Port Index no.
- 23530
- Coordinates
- 58.02°N, 7.47°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 5,150 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,170 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,630 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mandal, 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. 193 (Enroute) - Skagerrak and Kattegat.
Frequently asked questions about Mandal
Where is Port of Mandal?
Mandal (Norway) lies on the North Sea, at about 58.02°N, 7.47°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mandal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOMAN for Mandal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mandal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,150 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,630 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 Mandal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mandal 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.