Fishing has long been, and continues to be, a major industry in Nordfjord, particularly in the outer parts of the region.
Måløy is ideally located along the north–south shipping lane on the Norwegian coast. The harbour basin is well protected from wind, weather, and the open ocean.
The port consists of 1.5 km of quays serving the fishing fleet, and Måløy remains the fourth largest fishing port in Norway, receiving around 210,000 tonnes of fish annually (figures from 2016).
Måløy is built on the fishing industry, and ensuring that vessels return quickly to sea after unloading and servicing is a shared priority. Efficiency and high-quality service are therefore key focuses. A distinctive feature of Måløy as a fishing port is the availability of round-the-clock service facilities for the fishing fleet.
