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.

Country
Greenland
UN/LOCODE
GLUAK
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
61.1500° N, 45.4333° 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
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
3.6 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Distance
23 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →