Port of Faeringehavn (GLFHN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Faeringehavn (UN/LOCODE GLFHN) is a harbor located in Greenland, on the Labrador Sea. It sits at 63.6833° N, 51.5167° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 40 m. Cargo handling includes anchorage, liquid bulk, oil terminal facilities.

Country
Greenland
UN/LOCODE
GLFHN
Harbor Type
Unknown
Coordinates
63.6833° N, 51.5167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Anchorage Depth
40 m
Max Vessel Draft
6.3 m
Max Vessel Length
106 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Use
Cargo
World Water Body
Labrador Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Greenland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
AnchorageLiquid BulkOil Terminal

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Distance
31 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Faeringehavn

Where is Port of Faeringehavn located?

Port of Faeringehavn is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Labrador Sea. Its coordinates are 63.6833° N, 51.5167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Faeringehavn?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Faeringehavn is GLFHN — country code GL, location code FHN.

How deep is Port of Faeringehavn?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Faeringehavn has an anchorage depth of about 40 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Faeringehavn?

Port of Faeringehavn reports a maximum draft of 6.3 m, a maximum length of 106 m for vessels calling at the port.

What cargo facilities does Port of Faeringehavn have?

Port of Faeringehavn is recorded as offering anchorage, liquid bulk, oil terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Faeringehavn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #635), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →