The shipping platform

Location: Fuglafjordur is located in the northernmost part of the Faeroe Islands. General overview: The port is well sheltered and has excellent holding ground. Entrance presents no difficulty and the depths within the fjord shelve gradually towards its head. The principal imports are general goods, salt and oil. Exports are fish and fish products. Traffic figures: Approx 800 vessels and 200,000t of cargo handled annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15. Max size: Oil Pier: Draught 13.0m.