Port of Son

The approach to Son is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Vestby Lighthouse Sauholmene Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Filtvet (3.5 NM NW), Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell (7.5 NM N), Rødtangen (7.9 NM W), Drøbak Tollboden (8.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Son is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Son (NOSON) 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 NOSON on the live map.

The Port of Son is a port in NO. Its UN/LOCODE is NOSON — 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 Son 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.