Port of Toftir

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About Port of Toftir

Also known as: Port of Kongshavn

Toftir is a port in the Faroe Islands, historically serving fishing and general cargo vessels. Located on Eysturoy island, it is situated within the Skálafjørður fjord.

Background
Toftir is a village in Nes Municipality on the island of Eysturoy, in the Faroe Islands. It is part of a chain of villages stretching over a distance of 10 kilometers on the east side of Skálafjørður (fjord) on Eysturoy island. The highest hill in Toftir, called Húkslond, is 129 meters high, and Nes Municipality is the only area in the Faroes which has no mountains above 200 meters.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Elevation
64m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
32700 →
GeoNames ID
2618456 →
Wikidata
Q840631 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portoftorshavn.fo →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FOTOF
Country
🇫🇴Faroe Islands
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Latitude
62.0945°
Longitude
-6.7412°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Toftir on?

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The Port of Toftir 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 Toftir?

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You can track vessels near Toftir (FOTOF) 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 Toftir?

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The Port of Toftir is a port in FO. Its UN/LOCODE is FOTOF — 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 FOTOF 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 Toftir?

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The Port of Toftir 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 Toftir?

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TOFTIR (UN/Locode: FOTOF), Faroe Islands (the) is a seaport located at approximately 62.09446° N, -6.74116° E.

Where is the Port of Toftir located?

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Coordinates: 62.09446° N, -6.74116° E. Nearby terminals/ports:STRENDUR — UN/Locode: FOSTR — 62.10723° N, -6.75876° ERUNAVIK — UN/Locode: FORVK — 62.11743° N, -6.72650° ESKALI — UN/Locode: FOSKA — 62.15850° N, -6.78150° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Toftir?

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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 Toftir?

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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 Toftir?

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Vessel types historically calling: Fishing and General Cargo.