Seaport · Norway
Port of Stamsund
Stamsund (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 21870). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOSUZ
- World Port Index no.
- 21870
- Coordinates
- 68.12°N, 13.85°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- 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 | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.1 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
- Ro-ro
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
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) | 4,870 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,890 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,310 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Stamsund, 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 Stamsund
Where is Port of Stamsund?
Stamsund (Norway) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 68.12°N, 13.85°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Stamsund?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOSUZ for Stamsund. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Stamsund?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 6.1 m for Stamsund. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Stamsund from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,870 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,310 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 Stamsund?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Stamsund 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.