Port of Longyearbyen

SJLYR🇸🇯Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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About Port of Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen is a small port on the island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard. It serves as a logistical hub for the remote Arctic settlement and supports research expeditions. The port primarily handles supply vessels and cruise ships, with limited facilities due to its extreme northern location.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q54800187 →
Official Site
portlongyear.no →

Identification

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

Region

Latitude
78.2167°
Longitude
15.6333°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Longyearbyen on?

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The Port of Longyearbyen is situated on the Barents Sea 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 Longyearbyen?

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You can track vessels near Longyearbyen (SJLYR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Longyearbyen?

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The Port of Longyearbyen is a port in SJ. Its UN/LOCODE is SJLYR — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE SJLYR mean?

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The first two characters, SJ, are the ISO country code for SJ. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Longyearbyen?

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The Port of Longyearbyen 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.