Port of Sola

The approach to Sola is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tananger Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the W. Other aids include Kolnesholmane (1.5 NM WSW), Oksefotskjær (2.3 NM WNW), Pannevigodden (5.5 NM ENE), Tungenes (6.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sola 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.

You can track vessels near Sola (NOSLA) 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 NOSLA on the live map.

The Port of Sola is a port in NO. Its UN/LOCODE is NOSLA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Sola operates in the UTC+2 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.