# Flekkefjorden (NO FFD)

**UN/LOCODE:** NO FFD  
**Country:** Norway  
**Water Body:** North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** River (Basins)  
**GPS:** 58.2642, 6.6553

Shipping, engineering, fishing and a growing offshore and offshore-wind sector shape the working life of Flekkefjord in southern Norway. This small port sits where the North Sea meets the Norwegian coastal shipping lanes and mainly handles bulk cargo, with containerised volumes on a limited scale, serving regional industry. Its ISPS-certified quays at Eschebrygga and Abelnes provide access for international traffic, while sheltered natural harbours such as Rasvåg, Kirkehavn on Hidra and Risholmen offer depths greater than 9.8 metres. The fairway depth is around 7.9 metres, suited to smaller vessels rather than large box ships. For larger container, RoRo and ferry services, Kristiansand is the main regional port, with Egersund and Stavanger as further alternatives.

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