# Klaksvik (FO KVI)

**UN/LOCODE:** FO KVI  
**Country:** Faroe Islands  
**Water Body:** Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Very Small  
**Harbor Type:** Coastal (Natural)  
**GPS:** 62.2333, -6.5833

Trawlers, crab pots and unloading cranes set the daily rhythm of Klaksvik, the principal fishing port of the Faroe Islands on the island of Borðoy. The harbour concentrates on landing, processing and cold storage, with several plants and reefer capacity preparing catch for export to European and Asian markets. The MEST shipyard adds major repair and docking capability for trawlers and supply vessels. Cargo relevance is specialised rather than general: frozen fish and breakbulk dominate, while the Faroes' containerised liner traffic runs through Tórshavn (Kollafjørður). Sub-sea tunnels and roads connect Klaksvik to Eysturoy, Streymoy and the national network. Shippers handling containers or international consolidations should route via Tórshavn; for fish export and repair, Klaksvik is the natural choice.

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