Port of Brandsfjord

The approach to Brandsfjord is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Terningen Lighthouse at 3.8 NM to the NW with a nominal range of 13 NM. Other aids include Marflesa (5.9 NM WSW), Kaura (6.3 NM WNW), Osen Lighthouses (7.1 NM NNW), Skjærvikpynten (11 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Brandsfjord is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Brandsfjord (NOBSF) 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 NOBSF on the live map.

The Port of Brandsfjord is a port in NO. Its UN/LOCODE is NOBSF — 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, NO, are the ISO country code for NO. 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 Brandsfjord operates in the UTC+1 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.