Port of Ny Alesund (SJNYA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ny Alesund (UN/LOCODE SJNYA) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Svalbard, on the Greenland Sea. It sits at 78.9283° N, 11.9331° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, 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
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Svalbard
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ny Alesund
Where is Port of Ny Alesund located?
Port of Ny Alesund is a seaport located in Svalbard, on the Greenland Sea. Its coordinates are 78.9283° N, 11.9331° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ny Alesund?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ny Alesund is SJNYA — country code SJ, location code NYA.
How deep is Port of Ny Alesund?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ny Alesund has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ny Alesund?
Port of Ny Alesund reports a maximum draft of 7.6 m, a maximum length of 70 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Ny Alesund?
Port of Ny Alesund is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ny Alesund have?
Port of Ny Alesund is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ny Alesund are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #20580), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →