Port of Vestmannaeyjar - høfn

The controlling depth at Vestmannaeyjar - høfn is 7 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 Vestmannaeyjar - høfn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Faxasker Lighthouse at 1.3 NM to the NE. Other aids include Urðir (Urdir, Vestmannaeyjar) (1.3 NM ESE), Stórhöfði (2.8 NM S), Þrídrangar (29.5 NM NW), orlákshöfn (38.3 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Vestmannaeyjar - høfn 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 Vestmannaeyjar - høfn (ISVES) 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 ISVES on the live map.

The Port of Vestmannaeyjar - 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.

VESTMANNAEYJAR (UN/Locode: ISVES), Iceland is a seaport located at approximately 63.44500° N, -20.27200° E.

Coordinates: 63.44500° N, -20.27200° E. Nearby terminals/ports:THORLAKSHOFN — UN/Locode: ISTHH — 63.86053° N, -21.36824° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 7 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): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

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