Seaport · Svalbard & Jan Mayen
Port of Ny Alesund
Ny Alesund (Svalbard & Jan Mayen) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 20580). It lies on the Greenland Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Svalbard & Jan Mayen
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SJNYA
- World Port Index no.
- 20580
- Coordinates
- 78.93°N, 11.93°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Svalbard
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Max vessel length | 70.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Communications and connections
- Radio
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,830 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,840 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,230 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ny Alesund, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 182 (Enroute) - North and West Coasts of Norway.
Frequently asked questions about Ny Alesund
Where is Port of Ny Alesund?
Ny Alesund (Svalbard & Jan Mayen) lies on the Greenland Sea, at about 78.93°N, 11.93°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ny Alesund?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SJNYA for Ny Alesund. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Ny Alesund?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 70.0 m, draft 7.6 m for Ny Alesund. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Ny Alesund from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,830 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,230 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ny Alesund?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ny Alesund through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.