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Port of Kristiansand

NOKRS🇳🇴Norway

Kristiansand is a historic port established in 1641 on Norway's southern coast. It serves as a ferry terminal and handles general cargo. The port is a key maritime hub for the Agder region.

Background
Kristiansand is a city and municipality in Agder county, Norway. The city is the fifth-largest and the municipality is the sixth-largest in Norway, with a population of around 116,000 as of January 2020, following the incorporation of the municipalities of Søgne and Songdalen into the greater Kristiansand municipality. In addition to the city itself, Statistics Norway count four other densely populated areas in the municipality: Skålevik in Flekkerøy with a population of 3,526 in the Vågsbygd borough, Strai with a population of 1,636 in the Grim borough, Justvik with a population of 1,803 in the Lund borough, and Tveit with a population of 1,396 in the Oddernes borough. Kristiansand is divided into five boroughs; -Grim, which is located northwest in Kristiansand with a population of 15,000; Kvadraturen, which is the centre and downtown Kristiansand with a population of 5,200; Lund, the second largest borough; Søgne, with a population of around 12,000 and incorporated into the municipality of Kristiansand as of January 2020; Oddernes, a borough located in the west; and Vågsbygd, the largest borough with a population of 36,000, located in the southwest.
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Elevation
3m
Terminals
1
Established
1641

KRISTIANSAND CONTAINER TERMINAL

GREENCARRIER FREIGHT SERVICES / SEAFRONT PORT SERVICES AS

Vestre Strandgate 19, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway

www.portofkristiansand.no
UN/LOCODE
NOKRS
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)
Type
Port
Subdivision
NO-10
Area
Norwegian Coast
Sub-area
Skagerrak
Latitude
58.1455°
Longitude
8.0125°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kristiansand?+
The approach to Kristiansand is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Odderøya Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Jøngeholmskjæret (3.3 NM S), Mannevikodden (3.9 NM SE), Senskjær (4.2 NM S), Flekkerøygapet (4.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Kristiansand on?+
The Port of Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand?+
You can track vessels near Kristiansand (NOKRS) 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 NOKRS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kristiansand?+
The Port of Kristiansand 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.