Seaport · Norway
Port of Mo I Rana
Mo I Rana (Norway) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 22760). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOMQN
- World Port Index no.
- 22760
- Coordinates
- 66.32°N, 14.12°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 260.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 4,880 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,890 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,320 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mo I Rana, 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 Mo I Rana
Where is Port of Mo I Rana?
Mo I Rana (Norway) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 66.32°N, 14.12°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mo I Rana?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOMQN for Mo I Rana. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Mo I Rana?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 260.0 m, beam 32.2 m for Mo I Rana. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Mo I Rana have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Mo I Rana. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Mo I Rana from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,880 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,320 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 Mo I Rana?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mo I Rana 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.