Norway

Port of Alesund (NO AES)

Norway
Also known as: Aalesund
Port of Alesund, Norway © Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE NO AES
Coordinates 62.4667, 6.1667 (62°28′N 6°10′E)
Region NO-15
Nearest city Ålesund
Body of water Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 4.9 m
Anchorage depth 20.1 m
Cargo pier depth 3.4 m
Oil terminal depth 7.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 12.1 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 59.04

Alesund operates as a working harbor in Norway, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Alesund. Draft at the approach to Alesund is constrained by a 4.9 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Alesund typically connects onward through Ålesund.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Alesund located?
Alesund is a seaport in Norway, near Ålesund.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Alesund?
The UN/LOCODE for Alesund is NO AES.
What is the channel depth at Alesund?
The channel depth at Alesund is 4.9 m.
Nearby ports
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