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Skaala
Key data
updated Sep 2020Size limits
Draught 6.5m, LOA 120m, Beam 19m, 3372DWT.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skaala Harbour Terminal | 6.50 m | 120 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2020Charts and publications
BA 3567, Admiralty Pilot NP286(2).
Port services
updated Aug 2020Repairs
Repair facilities include fitting-out berths, a 55t mobile crane and divers.
Dry docks
Drydock, length 115m, width 20m, draft 6.5m. Slipway of 1,200t capacity.
Bunkers, water and stores
Available.
Medical
There is a resident doctor in Skaala.
About Skaala
updated Aug 2020Where it is
Skaala is situated on the W side of Skalafjordur.
The port
The port handles fishing vessels, general cargo and has a shipyard which can undertake all types of repairs.
Questions about Skaala
What time zone is Skaala in?
Local time at Skaala is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Skaala?
The deepest berth listed is at Skaala Harbour Terminal: 6.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Skaala?
The UN/LOCODE of Skaala is FOSKA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Skaala say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.