Seaport · Norway
Port of Svelvik
Svelvik (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23770). It lies on the Skagerrak.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOSVV
- World Port Index no.
- 23770
- Coordinates
- 59.62°N, 10.41°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Skagerrak; 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 5,040 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,060 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,520 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Svelvik, 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. 193 (Enroute) - Skagerrak and Kattegat.
Frequently asked questions about Svelvik
Where is Port of Svelvik?
Svelvik (Norway) lies on the Skagerrak, at about 59.62°N, 10.41°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Svelvik?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOSVV for Svelvik. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Svelvik?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 6.7 m for Svelvik. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Svelvik from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,040 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,520 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Aarhus, Hamburg.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Svelvik?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Svelvik 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.