Port of Siglufjørdur - høfn

The approach to Siglufjørdur - høfn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Selvíkurnef Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the NE. Other aids include Sauðanes North (2.7 NM NNW), Siglunes (3.3 NM NE), Brík (7.2 NM ESE), Straumnes North (11.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Siglufjørdur - 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 Siglufjørdur - høfn (ISSIG) 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 ISSIG on the live map.

The Port of Siglufjørdur - høfn is a port in IS. Its UN/LOCODE is ISSIG — 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 Siglufjørdur - 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.

SIGLUFJORDUR (UN/Locode: ISSIG), Iceland is a seaport located at approximately 66.14677° N, -18.89800° E.

Coordinates: 66.14677° N, -18.89800° E. Nearby terminals/ports:DALVIK — UN/Locode: ISDAL — 65.97247° N, -18.52500° ESAUDARKROKUR — UN/Locode: ISSAU — 65.75350° N, -19.64600° EAKUREYRI — UN/Locode: ISAKU — 65.69350° N, -18.09049° E

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

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.

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