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Port of Kårstø

NOKAR🇳🇴Norway

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About Port of Kårstø

Kårstø is a major offshore natural gas processing and export terminal located on the Boknafjorden in Norway. It handles refined natural gas and condensate from North Sea fields, serving as Europe's largest export port for natural gas liquids.

Background
Kårstø is an industrial facility located along the Boknafjorden near the village of Susort in Tysvær Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The site features a number of natural gas processing plants that refine natural gas and condensate from the fields in the northern parts of the North Sea, including the Åsgard, Mikkel, and Sleipner gas fields. The Kårstø processing complex is Europe's biggest export port for natural gas liquids (NGL) and the third largest in the world. The industrial site is also the location for the now-closed Kårstø Power Station.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
C

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Gassco

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NOKAR
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
NO-11
Area
Norwegian Coast
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
59.2724°
Longitude
5.5005°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
23451 →
GeoNames ID
11886742 →
Wikidata
Q4579309 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kårstø is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ognaskjæret Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the SW. Other aids include Årviksund (1.5 NM ESE), Boknaflæet (1.7 NM W), Austboen (3.2 NM SSW), Rovetærne (3.2 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kårstø on?

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The Port of Kårstø is situated on the North Sea in NO. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Kårstø (NOKAR) 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 NOKAR on the live map.

Where is the Port of Kårstø?

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The Port of Kårstø is a port in NO. Its UN/LOCODE is NOKAR — 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 NOKAR 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 Kårstø?

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The Port of Kårstø 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.