Hammerfest Port Authority functions as a central service port with a focus on logistics, fisheries, aquaculture, cruises and energy. The port authority facilitates maritime and sea-related industries, and has a strategic location on the Barents Sea, making it a natural hub for chartering to both east and west.
The port offers a range of services, including administration of ship traffic and processing of applications related to port activities. Hammerfest Port Authority has a clear focus on further growth and development of port activities, which underlines its importance for the region's economy and infrastructure.