PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Ilulissat
Pilot
updated May 2010Not compulsory but advisable. Unlicensed pilot with local knowledge is available by arrangement.
Key data
updated Jul 2017Size limits
LOA 108.7m, beam 21.5m, draught 6.5m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range 2.8m (springs), 1.6m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilulissat Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2017Approach
None.
Port limits
None.
Traffic schemes and VTS
None.
Anchorages
Larger vessels can anchor at approx position 69°13.8'N 051°06.8'W. Situated at Qaaqqat S of Nuugaarsuk at 20.0m to 40.0m depths with shelter from northern and eastern winds. The bottom is mud/clay/rocks. Anchor should be dropped between the headland of Qaaqqat and Nuugaarsuk. When winds come from SE, S and N it is recommended to leave the place as small icebergs quickly fill out the bay.
Restrictions
None.
Charts and publications
BA 235. Icelandic 1500, 1513 and 1552. Admiralty Pilot NP12, NP286(5).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA to be advised to Port Manager 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Port Operator radio Ch 16. Call "Ilulissat Port Office".
Standard messages
None.
Notice of readiness
Contact agent for further information.
Documents
Cargo Manifest required.
Health
None.
Customs and immigration
If there is anything to declare, contact the Port Office.
Notices and regulations
None.
Inspections
ISPS
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Jul 2017Repairs
Available at Ilulissat cutter and reparation shipyard with a 20t capacity crane.
Dry docks
Not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Ilulissat Hospital, 0.5km.
Crew change
Possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Ilulissat International Airport, 2.5km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1700hrs.
About Ilulissat
updated Jul 2017Where it is
Ilulissat is situated N of Kangia (Icefjord of Illulissat), on the SW of an inlet which opens from the head of a bay 1.3nm NNE of Nua.
The port
The port consists of an outer and inner harbour. The outer harbour for commercial purposes and the inner harbour for fishing industries.
The open season is from May to December because of ice free season. The port handles general cargo, container, cruise, passenger and liquid cargo.
Questions about Ilulissat
What are the pilot arrangements at Ilulissat?
Not compulsory but advisable.
What time zone is Ilulissat in?
Local time at Ilulissat is UTC−2. Clocks go to UTC−1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−2 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Ilulissat?
1025.
Which load line zone is Ilulissat in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ilulissat?
The UN/LOCODE of Ilulissat is GLJAV.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Ilulissat say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.