Port of Ellefsen Harbor: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ellefsen Harbor is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Antarctica, on the Scotia Sea. It sits at 60.7333° S, 45.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Antarctica
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
60.7333° S, 45.0333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Scotia Sea; South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Antarctica

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Anchorage

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Port of Ellefsen Harbor
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Distance
9 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ellefsen Harbor

Where is Port of Ellefsen Harbor located?

Port of Ellefsen Harbor is a seaport located in Antarctica, on the Scotia Sea. Its coordinates are 60.7333° S, 45.0333° W.

How deep is Port of Ellefsen Harbor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ellefsen Harbor has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Ellefsen Harbor?

Port of Ellefsen Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ellefsen Harbor have?

Port of Ellefsen Harbor is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ellefsen Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #63070), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →