Port of Skáli

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About Port of Skáli

Also known as: Ved Hulken, Vidh Holkin, Við Hólkin

Skáli is a seaport on the east coast of Eysturoy, Faroe Islands. It historically handles fishing, general cargo, and offshore vessels. The port has no specific tidal, swell, or ice restrictions.

Background
Skála (reclaimed its original name Skála as opposed to incorrect Skáli in 2011; is a village on the east coast of the Faroese island of Eysturoy, located in Runavík Municipality.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Elevation
37m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
32700 →
GeoNames ID
2610298 →
Wikidata
Q1025359 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Latitude
62.1585°
Longitude
-6.7815°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Skáli on?

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The Port of Skáli 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 Skáli?

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You can track vessels near Skáli (FOSKA) 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 Skáli?

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The Port of Skáli is a port in FO. Its UN/LOCODE is FOSKA — 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 FOSKA 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 Skáli?

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The Port of Skáli 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.

What is the Port of Skáli?

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SKALI (UN/Locode: FOSKA), Faroe Islands (the) is a seaport located at approximately 62.15850° N, -6.78150° E.

Where is the Port of Skáli located?

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Coordinates: 62.15850° N, -6.78150° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RUNAVIK — UN/Locode: FORVK — 62.11743° N, -6.72650° ESTRENDUR — UN/Locode: FOSTR — 62.10723° N, -6.75876° ETOFTIR — UN/Locode: FOTOF — 62.09446° N, -6.74116° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Skáli?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Skáli?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Skáli?

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Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo and Offshore.