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Port of Melkøya

NOMLK🇳🇴Norway

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About Port of Melkøya

This Norwegian port is a key industrial facility located off the coast of Hammerfest. It serves as a terminal for the Snøhvit natural gas field, handling LNG exports.

Background
Melkøya (Norwegian) or Muolkkut (Northern Sami) is an island in Hammerfest Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The 0.69-square-kilometre (170-acre) island is connected to the town of Hammerfest by the 2,316 metres-long Melkøysund Tunnel, which was completed in 2003.

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Elevation
40m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13512893 →
Wikidata
Q1356784 →
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NO-20
Area
Norwegian Coast
Latitude
70.6845°
Longitude
23.5966°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Melkøya is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Vatnholmen Lighthouse at 3.2 NM to the SW. Other aids include Litlenæringen (6.4 NM NNW), Slettnesfjord (9.5 NM WSW), Tarhalsen (12.4 NM NNW), Store Kamøy (13.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Melkøya on?

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The Port of Melkøya 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 Melkøya?

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You can track vessels near Melkøya (NOMLK) 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 NOMLK on the live map.

Where is the Port of Melkøya?

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The Port of Melkøya is a port in NO. Its UN/LOCODE is NOMLK — 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 NOMLK 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 Melkøya?

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The Port of Melkøya 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.