Port of Nuuk (GLGOH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nuuk (UN/LOCODE GLGOH) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Labrador Sea. It sits at 64.1833° N, 51.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 15 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Labrador Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Greenland West Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nuuk
Where is Port of Nuuk located?
Port of Nuuk is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Labrador Sea. Its coordinates are 64.1833° N, 51.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nuuk?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nuuk is GLGOH — country code GL, location code GOH.
How deep is Port of Nuuk?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nuuk has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 15 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Nuuk?
Port of Nuuk reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 188 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Nuuk require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Nuuk, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Nuuk?
Port of Nuuk is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nuuk have?
Port of Nuuk is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nuuk are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →