Port of Husavik - høfn

The controlling depth at Husavik - høfn is 6.09 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Husavik - høfn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Húsavík Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Lundey (4.2 NM N), Tjörnes (10.9 NM NNE), Flatey (13.9 NM WNW), Mánáreyjar (15.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Husavik - høfn is situated on the Arctic Ocean in IS. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Husavik - høfn (ISHUS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ISHUS on the live map.

The Port of Husavik - høfn is a port in IS. Its UN/LOCODE is ISHUS — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, IS, are the ISO country code for IS. 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.

The Port of Husavik - høfn 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.

HUSAVIK (UN/Locode: ISHUS), Iceland is a seaport located at approximately 66.04518° N, -17.35153° E.

Coordinates: 66.04518° N, -17.35153° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KOPASKER — UN/Locode: ISKOP — 66.29829° N, -16.44516° EAKUREYRI — UN/Locode: ISAKU — 65.69350° N, -18.09049° EDALVIK — UN/Locode: ISDAL — 65.97247° N, -18.52500° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 6.09 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore and Passenger.