Port of Rif-Hellisandur

The approach to Rif-Hellisandur is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Taska Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Öndverðarnes (6.5 NM WSW), Svörtuloft (6.9 NM WSW), Malarrif (11.4 NM S), Krossnes (11.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Rif-Hellisandur is situated on the North Atlantic 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 Rif-Hellisandur (ISRIF) 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 ISRIF on the live map.

The Port of Rif-Hellisandur is a port in IS. Its UN/LOCODE is ISRIF — 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 Rif-Hellisandur 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.