Seaport · Faroe Islands
Port of Vestmanna
Vestmanna (Faroe Islands) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32720). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Faroe Islands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FOVES
- World Port Index no.
- 32720
- Coordinates
- 62.15°N, 7.17°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Fishing
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Faroe Islands
- Other names
- Vestmanhavn
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 18.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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 | 4,930 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Vestmanna, 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 Vestmanna
Where is Port of Vestmanna?
Vestmanna (Faroe Islands) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 62.15°N, 7.17°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vestmanna?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FOVES for Vestmanna. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Vestmanna?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 6.0 m for Vestmanna. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Vestmanna from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,480 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,930 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 Vestmanna?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Vestmanna 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.