Port of Oulu

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
10m

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FIOPP
Country
🇫🇮FI
Time Zone
UTC+3
Facility Size
Large

Region

Latitude
65.0010°
Longitude
25.4103°
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Oulu?

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The controlling depth at Oulu is 10 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

What types of cargo and vessels does the Port of Oulu handle?

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As a large-sized facility, Oulu serves container ships, bulk carriers, tankers, and ro-ro vessels. It typically offers multiple berths, container handling gantry cranes, and comprehensive cargo services. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Oulu?

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The approach to Oulu is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hietasaari Range Front Lighthouse at 1.3 NM to the N. Other aids include Oulu Cathedral (1.8 NM ENE), Hietakari Range Rear (8 NM NW), Virpiniemi Range Rear (8.8 NM NNW), Petsamonmatala (9.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Oulu?

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The Port of Oulu is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Oulu?

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You can track vessels near Oulu (FIOPP) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Oulu?

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The Port of Oulu is a port in FI. Its UN/LOCODE is FIOPP — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE FIOPP mean?

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The first two characters, FI, are the ISO country code for FI. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Oulu?

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The Port of Oulu operates in the UTC+3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.