Barentsburg

1. Bellsund Pilot boards77°41.0′N 014°25.0′E
2. Isfjorden utenfor Barentsburg Pilot boards78°08.0′N 013°60.0′E

Size limits

Draught 6.5m

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The final approaches to Barentsburg through Gronfjorden are marked by the Barentsburg Leading Lights (78°03.3'N 014°14.3'E), exhibited from three beacons: Front Light: Fl(1) W 6s 56m 10M; Middle Light: Fl(1) W 6s 68m 10M; Rear Light: Fl(1) W 6s 76m 10M.

Anchorages

To the south of Barentsburg: Beware sumberged wreck on N side of Finneset Point.

Restrictions

The nearest town of Longyearbyen (55km) is only accessable by sea.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers: Available from Gamlekai quay.

Fresh Water: Available from Bykaia.

Stores: Available.

Working hours

0800-1600hrs. 24 hours on call.

Where it is

Barentsburg is situated in the SW part of the archipelago of Svalbard, in the Arctic Ocean, midway between mainland Norway and the North Pole.

The port

Barentsburg has one long berth at the base of the town, predominantly used to export coal by the local mining industry. The town has a majority Russian population and tourism is gaining popularity.

Where does the pilot board at Barentsburg?

The pilot boards at Bellsund, 77°41.0′N 014°25.0′E. Barentsburg has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Barentsburg in?

Local time at Barentsburg is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Barentsburg?

The UN/LOCODE of Barentsburg is SJBAR.

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