Port of Narsaq (GLJNS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Narsaq (UN/LOCODE GLJNS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Labrador Sea. It sits at 60.9167° N, 46.0500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 20 m, cargo pier depths around 8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container 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
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Labrador Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Greenland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Narsaq
Where is Port of Narsaq located?
Port of Narsaq is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Labrador Sea. Its coordinates are 60.9167° N, 46.0500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Narsaq?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Narsaq is GLJNS — country code GL, location code JNS.
How deep is Port of Narsaq?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Narsaq has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 20 m, cargo pier depths of about 8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Narsaq?
Port of Narsaq reports a maximum draft of 7.5 m, a maximum length of 135 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Narsaq require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Narsaq, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Narsaq?
Port of Narsaq is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Narsaq have?
Port of Narsaq is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Narsaq are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #585), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →