Seaport · Norway
Port of Namsos
Namsos (Norway) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23050). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOOSY
- World Port Index no.
- 23050
- Coordinates
- 64.46°N, 11.51°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 250.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 15.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 4,960 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,980 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,410 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Namsos, 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 Namsos
Where is Port of Namsos?
Namsos (Norway) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 64.46°N, 11.51°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Namsos?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOOSY for Namsos. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Namsos?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 250.0 m, draft 15.5 m for Namsos. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Namsos from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,960 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,410 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Helsinki (Vuosaari), Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Namsos?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Namsos 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.