Port of Grytviken (GSGRV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Grytviken (UN/LOCODE GSGRV) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 54.2667° S, 36.5000° W. The port reports cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- South Georgia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Grytviken
Where is Port of Grytviken located?
Port of Grytviken is a seaport located in South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 54.2667° S, 36.5000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Grytviken?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Grytviken is GSGRV — country code GS, location code GRV.
How deep is Port of Grytviken?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Grytviken has cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Grytviken?
Port of Grytviken reports a maximum draft of 7.8 m, a maximum length of 125 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Grytviken?
Port of Grytviken is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Grytviken have?
Port of Grytviken is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Grytviken are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14060), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →