Port of Maniitsoq (GLJSU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Maniitsoq (UN/LOCODE GLJSU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Labrador Sea. It sits at 65.4167° N, 52.9167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 29 m, cargo pier depths around 8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid 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
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Labrador Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Greenland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Maniitsoq
Where is Port of Maniitsoq located?
Port of Maniitsoq is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Labrador Sea. Its coordinates are 65.4167° N, 52.9167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Maniitsoq?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Maniitsoq is GLJSU — country code GL, location code JSU.
How deep is Port of Maniitsoq?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Maniitsoq has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 29 m, cargo pier depths of about 8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Maniitsoq?
Port of Maniitsoq reports a maximum draft of 7.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Maniitsoq require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Maniitsoq, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Maniitsoq?
Port of Maniitsoq is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Maniitsoq have?
Port of Maniitsoq is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Maniitsoq are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →