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Vopnafjordur

Sea port · Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
—
Anchorage depth
18 m
Berth depth
—
Tide range
1.3 m
Max vessel draught
7.5 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
65.750, -14.817

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Medium–jumbo (5,000 m³+)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.