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.

Country
Greenland
UN/LOCODE
GLJNS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
60.9167° N, 46.0500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
20 m
Cargo Pier Depth
8 m
Max Vessel Draft
7.5 m
Max Vessel Length
135 m
Tidal Range
3 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / None
Ice RestrictionYes
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Narsaq (GLJNS)
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Distance
12 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →