Seaport · Norway
Port of Tananger
Tananger (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23487). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOTAE
- World Port Index no.
- 23487
- Coordinates
- 58.93°N, 5.57°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 5,190 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,210 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tananger, 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 Tananger
Where is Port of Tananger?
Tananger (Norway) lies on the North Sea, at about 58.93°N, 5.57°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tananger?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOTAE for Tananger. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tananger from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,190 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,670 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Aarhus, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tananger?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tananger 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.