Iceland

Port of Akureyri (IS AKU)

UN/LOCODE
IS AKU
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
47 m
Nearest city
Akureyri
Body of water
Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
First port of entry
No
Iceland
Port information
Also known as
Krossanes
Coordinates
65.6833, -18.0833 (65°41′N 18°05′W)
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Harbor use
Cargo
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
1.5 m
Anchorage depth
25 m
Cargo pier depth
11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
350 m × 38 m × 10 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Dry dock: Medium Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Entrance restricted by ice: Yes
Facilities
Other Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
12.27
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 12.27

Akureyri operates as a working harbor in Iceland, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Akureyri. Draft at the approach to Akureyri is constrained by a 47.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Akureyri located?
Akureyri is a seaport in Iceland.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Akureyri?
The UN/LOCODE for Akureyri is IS AKU.
What is the channel depth at Akureyri?
The channel depth at Akureyri is 47 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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