Port of Nólsoy

FONLS🇫🇴Faroe Islands

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About Port of Nólsoy

Nólsoy is a quay facility in the Faroe Islands. It provides pilotage and tug services.

Background
Nólsoy is an island and village in central Faroe Islands, 4km east of the capital Tórshavn in Streymoy.

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
Q240071 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
FONLS
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
62.0072°
Longitude
-6.6733°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Nólsoy on?

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The Port of Nólsoy 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 Nólsoy?

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You can track vessels near Nólsoy (FONLS) 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 Nólsoy?

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The Port of Nólsoy is a port in FO. Its UN/LOCODE is FONLS — 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 FONLS 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 Nólsoy?

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The Port of Nólsoy 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.