Port of Narsarssuaq (GLUAK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Narsarssuaq (UN/LOCODE GLUAK) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Labrador Sea. It sits at 61.1500° N, 45.4333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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 Narsarssuaq
Where is Port of Narsarssuaq located?
Port of Narsarssuaq is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Labrador Sea. Its coordinates are 61.1500° N, 45.4333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Narsarssuaq?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Narsarssuaq is GLUAK — country code GL, location code UAK.
How deep is Port of Narsarssuaq?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Narsarssuaq has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Narsarssuaq require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Narsarssuaq.
What type of harbor is Port of Narsarssuaq?
Port of Narsarssuaq is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Narsarssuaq have?
Port of Narsarssuaq is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Narsarssuaq are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →