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Port of Sandnes

NOSAS🇳🇴Norway

Port Location

About Port of Sandnes

Also known as: Austre Hamn, Ostre Hamn, Ostre Havn, Ostre Rhed, Östre Rhed, Østre Hamn

Sandnes is a harbor located in Rogaland County, Norway. Established in 1861, it serves as a port facility within the Stavanger/Sandnes urban area.

Background
Sandnes is a city and municipality in Rogaland, Norway and a suburb of Stavanger. It lies immediately south of Stavanger, and together the Stavanger/Sandnes area is the third-largest urban area in Norway. The urban city of Sandnes lies in the extreme western part of the vast municipality and it makes up about 5% of the total land area of the municipality.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
28m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1861

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NO-11
Area
Norwegian Coast
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
58.8580°
Longitude
5.7475°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3143171 →
Wikidata
Q27587 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.sandnes.kommune.no →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sandnes?+
The approach to Sandnes is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pannevigodden Lighthouse at 6.2 NM to the N. Other aids include Tananger (6.9 NM NW), Kolnesholmane (7.1 NM WNW), Feistein (7.8 NM WSW), Tingholmen (7.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Sandnes on?+
The Port of Sandnes 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 Sandnes?+
You can track vessels near Sandnes (NOSAS) 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 NOSAS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sandnes?+
The Port of Sandnes 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.