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Port of Honningsvåg

NOHVG🇳🇴Norway

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About Port of Honningsvåg

Also known as: Honningsvag Havn, Honningsvåg Havn, Sorvagen, Sørvågen

Honningsvåg is a harbor located in Finnmark county, Norway. It serves as a port for the northernmost town on mainland Norway. The port handles passenger vessels and is a stop for Hurtigruten coastal ferries.

Background
Honningsvåg is the northernmost city/town in mainland Norway. It is located in Nordkapp Municipality in Finnmark county. Honningsvåg was declared a city in 1996, despite its small population. The 1.04-square-kilometre (260-acre) town has a population of 2,245 (2023), which gives the town a population density of 2,159 inhabitants per square kilometre (5,590/sq mi).

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GeoNames ID
824655 →
Wikidata
Q493472 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
NOHVG
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NO-20
Area
Norwegian Coast
Latitude
70.9798°
Longitude
25.9700°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Honningsvåg?

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The approach to Honningsvåg is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Søre Honningsvåg Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Kamøyfjord (4.3 NM NNW), Lafjord (8.2 NM WSW), Skarsvåg (9.1 NM NNW), Knivskjærodden (North Cape) (13.6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Honningsvåg on?

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The Port of Honningsvåg is situated on the Barents Sea in NO. The area falls within the polar climate zone with ice conditions for much of the year, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Honningsvåg?

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You can track vessels near Honningsvåg (NOHVG) 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 NOHVG on the live map.

Where is the Port of Honningsvåg?

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The Port of Honningsvåg is a port in NO. Its UN/LOCODE is NOHVG — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE NOHVG mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Honningsvåg?

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The Port of Honningsvåg 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.