Bergen Port (port code: NOBGO) is a large-capacity cruise port and a gateway to the Norway’s fjords. It is located on the southwest coast of Norway, at the south end of Byfjorden, approximately 11 nautical miles from the open sea and 479 kilometers west of Oslo.
The port is well equipped to handle all types of vessels in its well sheltered harbour which is open all year round. Major offshore oil field support facilities are located within the harbour district. The port is also an important cruise destination.
The port handles approximately 96 million tons of cargo, 101,000TEU and 232,000 passengers, with 27,500 vessels annually. The types of vessels regularly calling at this port are cargo vessels, accounting for about 27%; sailing vessels, taking up around 24%; and dredging vessels, taking a proportion of 19%. The maximum length of the vessels recorded to having entered this port is 316 meters. The maximum draught is 9.1 meters. The maximum deadweight is 45,525t.