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Port Introduction
Ports along the southern Atlantic coast of Iceland. When using the Central Time Zone standard. The maximum draft is 5.5 meters. The load density of water is 1025. Tide range of 2 to 2.3 meters. The prevailing wind is from east to southeast. Compulsory pilotage. The expected arrival time of the vessel will be notified to the pilot station via Svetlana Aya radio station. Working hours are from 08:00 to 17:00. Port service facilities include ship repair, refueling, small boats, medical care, fresh water supply, provisions, repatriation, without dry docks, towing and sewage facilities. There is a good anchorage 1.6 kilometers north of the port entrance, with facilities ranging from 28 to 34 meters. The submarine water pipe and a 30000 volt submarine cable pass through the northeast of the port, and ships are prohibited from anchoring in this area. The port can accommodate container ships, bulk carriers, and oil tankers with a load capacity of 5000 tons.
Other Port Data
| Harbor Use | Fishing | Shelter Afforded | Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Depth (m) | 0 | Anchorage Depth (m) | 18 |
| Cargo Pier Depth (m) | 6.4 | Oil Terminal Depth (m) | 0 |
| Entrance Width (m) | 0 | Tidal Range (m) | 2 |
| Maximum Vessel Length (m) | 0 | Maximum Vessel Beam (m) | 0 |
| Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 6 | Facilities - Container | No |
| Facilities - Solid Bulk | No | Facilities - Liquid Bulk | No |
| Facilities - Ro-Ro | No | Facilities - Oil Terminal | No |
| Facilities - LNG Terminal | No | Cranes - Fixed | - |
| Cranes - Mobile | - | Cranes - Floating | - |
| Pilotage - Compulsory | No | Tugs - Assistance | - |
| Repairs | Limited | Dry Dock | - |
| Services - Longshoremen | - | Supplies - Potable Water | Yes |
| Supplies - Fuel Oil | Yes | Supplies - Diesel Oil | Yes |
| Railway | None |
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