Port of Longyearbyen (SJLYR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Longyearbyen (UN/LOCODE SJLYR) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Svalbard, on the Greenland Sea. It sits at 78.2272° N, 15.6333° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, container, breakbulk 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Svalbard
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Longyearbyen
Where is Port of Longyearbyen located?
Port of Longyearbyen is a seaport located in Svalbard, on the Greenland Sea. Its coordinates are 78.2272° N, 15.6333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Longyearbyen?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Longyearbyen is SJLYR — country code SJ, location code LYR.
How deep is Port of Longyearbyen?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Longyearbyen has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Longyearbyen?
Port of Longyearbyen reports a maximum draft of 7.1 m, a maximum length of 333 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Longyearbyen?
Port of Longyearbyen is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Longyearbyen have?
Port of Longyearbyen is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Longyearbyen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #20570), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →