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Port of Mongstad

NOMON🇳🇴Norway

Port Location

About Port of Mongstad

Mongstad is Norway's largest port by tonnage, serving as a major industrial site. It features a significant crude oil terminal and an oil refinery, handling large volumes of crude oil. The port accommodates large tankers and is a key hub for Norway's oil and gas industry.

Background
Mongstad is an industrial site in Vestland county, Norway. The site sits on the border of Alver Municipality and Austrheim Municipality, with most of the site being located within Alver Municipality. The site features an oil refinery for Equinor and other oil companies, including Shell. At Mongstad, Equinor has a crude oil terminal with a capacity of 9.5 million barrels (1,510,000 m3). The port at Mongstad is the largest in Norway, measured in tonnage. The refinery at Mongstad is modern, and has been extensively upgraded, with a capacity of 12 million tonnes of crude oil per year. The refinery is the largest in Norway, though medium-sized by European standards. It is owned by a company called Mongstad Refining, of which Equinor is the sole owner.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11886690 →
Wikidata
Q1774322 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NO-12
Area
Norwegian Coast
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
60.8107°
Longitude
5.0326°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Mongstad?+
The approach to Mongstad is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Austrheim Lighthouses Lighthouse at 3.7 NM to the S. Other aids include Grytenes (4.6 NM NNW), Terneskjæret (4.6 NM E), Vardholmen (5.7 NM WSW), Senoksen (7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Mongstad on?+
The Port of Mongstad 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 Mongstad?+
You can track vessels near Mongstad (NOMON) 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 NOMON on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Mongstad?+
The Port of Mongstad 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.