Seaport · Iceland
Port of Siglufjorhurd
Siglufjorhurd (Iceland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 260). It lies on the Greenland Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISSIG
- World Port Index no.
- 260
- Coordinates
- 66.15°N, 18.92°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Fishing
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland North Coast
- Other names
- Hvanneyri; Siglufjordur
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 25.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.6 m |
| Max vessel length | 200.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 5,610 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,630 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Siglufjorhurd, 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. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Siglufjorhurd
Where is Port of Siglufjorhurd?
Siglufjorhurd (Iceland) lies on the Greenland Sea, at about 66.15°N, 18.92°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Siglufjorhurd?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISSIG for Siglufjorhurd. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Siglufjorhurd?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 200.0 m, draft 9.0 m for Siglufjorhurd. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Siglufjorhurd from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,610 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,040 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Siglufjorhurd?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Siglufjorhurd 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.