Port of Grundartangi

The controlling depth at Grundartangi is 7.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Grundartangi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Krossvík Fremra Lighthouse at 7.7 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Akranes Directional (8.2 NM WSW), Akranes (8.8 NM WSW), Engey (11.7 NM SSW), Skarfagarðs (12.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Grundartangi is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in IS. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Grundartangi (ISGRT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ISGRT on the live map.

The Port of Grundartangi operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

GRUNDARTANGI (UN/Locode: ISGRT), Iceland is a seaport located at approximately 64.35849° N, -21.77619° E.

Coordinates: 64.35849° N, -21.77619° E. Nearby terminals/ports:AKRANES — UN/Locode: ISAKR — 64.31500° N, -22.07200° EREYKJAVIK — UN/Locode: ISREY — 64.14970° N, -21.87011° EHAFNARFJORDUR — UN/Locode: ISHAF — 64.06650° N, -21.97550° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 15.5m - 16m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 7.05 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container and General Cargo.