Port of Sisimiut (GLJHS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sisimiut (UN/LOCODE GLJHS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Davis Strait. It sits at 66.9167° N, 53.7000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 30 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Davis Strait; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Greenland West Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sisimiut
Where is Port of Sisimiut located?
Port of Sisimiut is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Davis Strait. Its coordinates are 66.9167° N, 53.7000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sisimiut?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sisimiut is GLJHS — country code GL, location code JHS.
How deep is Port of Sisimiut?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sisimiut has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 30 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sisimiut?
Port of Sisimiut reports a maximum draft of 7.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sisimiut require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Sisimiut, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Sisimiut?
Port of Sisimiut is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sisimiut have?
Port of Sisimiut is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sisimiut are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →