Seaport · Norway
Port of Medby
Medby (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 21495). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- World Port Index no.
- 21495
- Coordinates
- 68.91°N, 17.73°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
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 | 9.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Provisions
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
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) | 4,780 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,220 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Medby, 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 Medby
Where is Port of Medby?
Medby (Norway) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 68.91°N, 17.73°E.
How far is Medby from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,780 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,220 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 Medby?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Medby 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.