Port facilities

  • There is excellent anchorage with a firm sea bed and a depth of 35 - 45 metres on the well sheltered Pollurin (Roads), in the lee of Kunoy Island. Distance from the harbor is 800 metres.

  • FOKVI

  • Latitude: 620 14' N.
    Longitude: 0060 35' W

  • The shipyard has a slipway with a capacity up to 800 tonnes and all types of facilities are available, including modern mechanical and electronic workshops.

  • Pilotage is required for vessels larger than 500 GRT, and for ships with dangerous goods.

  • Faroe Ship

    +298 349000
    agency@faroeship.fo 

    Tor Shipping

    +298 359531
    torship@torshipping.fo 

    North West Chartering

    +298 236020
    nwc@nwc.fo 

    Faroe Agency

    +298 351990
    faroeagency@faroeagency.fo 

  • A modern 40 bed hospital is located in Klaksvík with a medical and surgical department, and furthermore a special department for orthopedic surgery.

  • The local tidal range 1,2 metres maximum, and does not hinder or influence port operations.

  • Harbour Office: +298 215081
    Radio information 24-hour VHF communications: Channel 12 and 16.

  • Stores, repairs, bonded stores, clearance, local custom office, local tourist office.

  • Waste disposal services are available on request from the Port Authority. Fresh water and electricity are availble at all piers from the shore installations. Provisions, ice and salt are all available.

  • 317-meter quay, depth 12 meters. ISPS approved terminal.

  • 165 meter quay, depth 8 meters.