Port of Hoyvik

FOHYV🇫🇴Faroe Islands

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About Port of Hoyvik

Hoyvik is a quay facility located near the Faroese capital. It serves as a harbor with pilotage and tug services available.

Background
Hoyvík is a town in the Faroe Islands. It is part of the Tórshavn Municipality, and de facto is merged as a northern suburb of Tórshavn, the Faroese capital.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
10ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
32690 →
GeoNames ID
8181594 →
Wikidata
Q677723 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portoftorshavn.fo →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FOHYV
Country
🇫🇴Faroe Islands
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Latitude
62.0276°
Longitude
-6.7573°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Hoyvik on?

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The Port of Hoyvik is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in FO. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Hoyvik (FOHYV) 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 Hoyvik?

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The Port of Hoyvik is a port in FO. Its UN/LOCODE is FOHYV — 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 FOHYV mean?

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The first two characters, FO, are the ISO country code for FO. 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 Hoyvik?

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The Port of Hoyvik operates in the UTC+0 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.