Port of Sandnes
Sandnes is a river-basin port in Norway, registered under the UN/LOCODE code NOSAS.
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, River basin
- Shelter
- Good
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by other factors
- Charted depths
- Channel4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft)
- Anchorage20.1–21.3 m (66–70 ft)
- Cargo pier4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 1 m
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 telephone, radio, radiotelephone, air, and rail. Cargo can be worked at wharves and anchor.
The port offers medical facilities and dirty ballast reception. Mobile cranes are available, with lift capacity of 25–49 tons. Supplies on offer include provisions and water.
Repair capability is rated limited and a small marine railway.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 23470, Pub. 182, chart 43341/3. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.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.