Seaport · Estonia
Port of Virtsu
Virtsu (Estonia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28540). It lies on the Gulf of Riga.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Estonia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EEVIR
- World Port Index no.
- 28540
- Coordinates
- 58.58°N, 23.51°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Ferry
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Riga; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Repairs
- Emergency only
- Dry dock
- None
- 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 | 6.8 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 5.5 m |
| Entrance width | 190.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 130.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 20.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ice mooring
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 4,640 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,660 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Virtsu, 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. 194 (Enroute) - Baltic Sea (Southern Part).
Frequently asked questions about Virtsu
Where is Port of Virtsu?
Virtsu (Estonia) lies on the Gulf of Riga, at about 58.58°N, 23.51°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Virtsu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EEVIR for Virtsu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Virtsu?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 130.0 m, beam 20.0 m, draft 6.5 m for Virtsu. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Virtsu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,640 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,130 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gdynia, Gdańsk.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Virtsu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Virtsu 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.