Port of Vágur

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About Port of Vágur

Also known as: Port Sorvagur, Port Sørvágur

Vágur is a small natural harbor on Suðuroy island in the Faroe Islands. It historically accommodates fishing, general cargo, passenger, pleasure craft, and tanker vessels. The port features a channel depth of up to 12.2 meters and cargo piers with depths of 6.4 to 7.6 meters.

Background
Vágur, meaning bay, is a town and municipality on the island of Suðuroy, part of the Faroe Islands.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
78m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
None
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
32676 →
GeoNames ID
11821682 →
Wikidata
Q754670 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.vagur.fo →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Latitude
61.4695°
Longitude
-6.8070°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Vágur on?

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The Port of Vágur 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 Vágur?

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You can track vessels near Vágur (FOVAG) 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 Vágur?

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The Port of Vágur is a port in FO. Its UN/LOCODE is FOVAG — 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 FOVAG 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 Vágur?

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The Port of Vágur 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 Vágur?

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VAGUR (UN/Locode: FOVAG), Faroe Islands (the) is a seaport located at approximately 61.46950° N, -6.80700° E.

Where is the Port of Vágur located?

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Coordinates: 61.46950° N, -6.80700° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TVOROYRI — UN/Locode: FOTVO — 61.55328° N, -6.82132° ETHORSHAVN — UN/Locode: FOTHO — 61.99000° N, -6.76000° ETORSHAVN — UN/Locode: FOTOR — 62.00223° N, -6.76863° E

What facilities are available at the Port of Vágur?

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Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Vágur?

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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 Vágur?

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

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

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Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker.