Port of Farsund
Farsund is a coastal harbor in Norway, registered under the UN/LOCODE code NOFAN.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Very small, Coastal, natural
- Shelter
- Good
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by swell
- Overhead limitations
- Bridges or power cables present
- Charted depths
- Channel23.2+ m (76+ ft)
- Anchorage3.4–4.6 m (11–15 ft)
- Cargo pier4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 0 m
- Max. vessel size
- Up to 152 m (500 ft) length
- Also noted
- good holding ground
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory and available. Assist tugs are available. A deratting certificate is available. Communications include radio, radiotelephone, and air. Cargo can be worked at wharves, anchor, and beach moor.
The port offers medical facilities. Fixed cranes are available. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, diesel oil, and deck supplies.
Repair capability is rated limited and a small marine railway.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 23520, Pub. 182, chart 43360. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.