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Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar is a small natural coastal harbour on the North Atlantic Ocean, in Iceland. Its UN/LOCODE is ISVES. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Vestmannaeyjar offers fuel oil and diesel, provisions and fresh water. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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UN/LOCODEISVES
CountryIceland
TypePort
RegionNorth Atlantic
Coordinates63.445, -20.272

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Services and supplies

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Supplies

Fuel oil
Yes
Diesel
Yes
Fresh water
Yes
Provisions
Yes

Repair

Ship repairs
Limited
Slipway
Small

Harbour

Pilotage
Compulsory
Tugs
Yes
Stevedores
Yes
Mobile cranes
Yes
Lifts of 100 t+
Yes

Waste and health

Garbage reception
No
Medical facilities
Yes

Largest vessel

Length
160 m
Draft
7.5 m

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Vestmannaeyjar, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter
Excellent
Entrance restrictions
Other
Pilotage available
Yes
Tug assistance
Yes
Salvage tugs
No
ETA message required
Yes
Good holding ground
Yes
Overhead limits
No

Entry

First port of entry
Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves
Yes
Anchorage
Yes
Fixed cranes
Yes

Connections

Airport nearby
Yes

Ports near Vestmannaeyjar

Other Iceland ports on the same stretch of coast.

Questions about Vestmannaeyjar

What is the UN/LOCODE of Vestmannaeyjar?

The UN/LOCODE of Vestmannaeyjar is ISVES.

Is pilotage compulsory in Vestmannaeyjar?

Yes. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Vestmannaeyjar as compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Vestmannaeyjar?

Yes. Vestmannaeyjar offers fuel oil and diesel, according to the nautical port index.

What is the largest vessel Vestmannaeyjar can take?

The nautical port index gives a largest vessel of 160 m long, 7.5 m draft for Vestmannaeyjar.

Is Vestmannaeyjar a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Vestmannaeyjar.

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