Seaport · Iceland
Port of Vestmannaeyjar
Vestmannaeyjar (Iceland) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 510). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISVES
- World Port Index no.
- 510
- Coordinates
- 63.43°N, 20.28°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland South Coast
- 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 | 5.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 28.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.7 m |
| Max vessel length | 160.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 5,740 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,760 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,170 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Vestmannaeyjar, 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. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Vestmannaeyjar
Where is Port of Vestmannaeyjar?
Vestmannaeyjar (Iceland) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 63.43°N, 20.28°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vestmannaeyjar?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISVES for Vestmannaeyjar. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Vestmannaeyjar?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 160.0 m, draft 7.5 m for Vestmannaeyjar. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Vestmannaeyjar from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,740 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,170 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Southampton, Felixstowe.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Vestmannaeyjar?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Vestmannaeyjar 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.