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Port of Barentsburg

SJBAR🇸🇯Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Port Location

About Port of Barentsburg

Barentsburg is a seaport on Spitsbergen island in the Arctic Ocean. It historically handles general cargo vessels, serving the Russian settlement and its coal mining operations.

Background
Barentsburg is the second-largest settlement in Svalbard, Norway, with about 300 inhabitants (2025). A coal mining town, the settlement is almost entirely made up of Russian nationals.

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Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1920

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SJBAR
Country
🇸🇯Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Time Zone
UTC+1

Region

Body of Water
Arctic Ocean
Latitude
78.0667°
Longitude
14.2000°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q690333 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Barentsburg on?+
The Port of Barentsburg is situated on the Arctic Ocean in SJ. The area falls within the polar climate zone with ice conditions for much of the year, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Barentsburg?+
You can track vessels near Barentsburg (SJBAR) 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 SJBAR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Barentsburg?+
The Port of Barentsburg operates in the UTC+1 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.
What is the Port of Barentsburg?+
BARENTSBURG (UN/Locode: SJBAR), Svalbard and Jan Mayen is a seaport located at approximately 78.07000° N, 14.23000° E.
Where is the Port of Barentsburg located?+
Coordinates: 78.07000° N, 14.23000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LONGYEARBYEN — UN/Locode: SJLYR — 78.22738° N, 15.61869° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Barentsburg?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Barentsburg?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not 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: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Barentsburg?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.