Seaport · Faroe Islands
Port of Tvoroyri
Tvoroyri (Faroe Islands) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32680). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Faroe Islands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FOTVO
- World Port Index no.
- 32680
- Coordinates
- 61.55°N, 6.80°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Faroe Islands
- Other names
- Tverra
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 10.3 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Container
- Other facilities
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 5,480 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,500 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tvoroyri, 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. 141 (Enroute) - Scotland.
Frequently asked questions about Tvoroyri
Where is Port of Tvoroyri?
Tvoroyri (Faroe Islands) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 61.55°N, 6.80°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tvoroyri?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FOTVO for Tvoroyri. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
Does Tvoroyri have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Tvoroyri. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Tvoroyri from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,480 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,940 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 Tvoroyri?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tvoroyri 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.