Seaport · Estonia
Port of Parnu
Parnu (Estonia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28550). It lies on the Gulf of Riga.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Estonia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EEPRN
- World Port Index no.
- 28550
- Coordinates
- 58.38°N, 24.48°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Riga; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Estonia
- 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 | 7.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 5.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.8 m |
| Entrance width | 45.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 142.6 m |
| Max vessel beam | 45.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Dangerous cargo anchorage
- Ice mooring
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Ice breaking
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 4,610 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,630 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,100 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Parnu, 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. 194 (Enroute) - Baltic Sea (Southern Part).
Frequently asked questions about Parnu
Where is Port of Parnu?
Parnu (Estonia) lies on the Gulf of Riga, at about 58.38°N, 24.48°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Parnu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EEPRN for Parnu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Parnu?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 142.6 m, beam 45.0 m, draft 6.8 m for Parnu. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Parnu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,610 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,100 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gdynia, Gdańsk.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Parnu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Parnu 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.