Kangilinnguit

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Tides

Range 3.0m springs, 1.6m neaps.

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

Approach

Approach: A pair of leading lights is established on the shore of the fjord at Gronnedal, aligned (058°) they lead 0.25nm NW of Kamigtalik (61°12.0'N 048°11.0' W), on which stands a beacon into the inner part of Arsuk Fjord.

Leading Lights:

Front light (topmark red square on beacon, 61°14.0'N 048°06.0'W)

Rear light (topmark red square on beacon 60m ENE).

A light (yellow beacon, topmark red and yellow triangle, point up, 4.0m in height) is exhibited SSE from the rear leading light; these two lights are aligned (340°).

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained in Eqaluit (61°15'N, 48°06'W), a bay situated 0.75miles N of Gronnedal, in a depth of 28m; however, SE winds blow more violently here than elsewhere in the fjorb.

Anchorage can be obtained in Christian Havn, a bay situated 4miles W of Gronnedal on the N side of the fjorb.

Anchorage can be obtained in Ellersile Havn (61°19'N 48°08'W), a bay situated 3miles NE of Eqaluit on the W side of the fjob. The best berth is at the W part of the bay, in depths of 9 to 15m, clay and sand.

Restrictions

The berth alongside the quay are sometimes untenable when strong winds blow down the river valley. Vessels shall leave the quay during strong SE winds.

Tugs

Two small tugs available, 150hp.

Mooring

Contact Operations Manager for further information.

Charts and publications

BA 276. Admiralty Pilot NP12.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be advised 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels require approval from the Duty Officer at Greenland Command prior to arrival at Kangilinnguit.

Communications

VHF: Duty Officer: Ch 12 and 16. Call "Kangilinnguit". Qaqortoq Radio monitors Ch 16.

Standard messages

None.

Documents

A Customs Declaration is required.

Cargo documentation: A Cargo Manifest is required.

Health

None.

Customs and immigration

If there is anything to declare, contact the port office.

Notices and regulations

None.

ISPS

For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

None.

Dry docks

Contact Operations Manager for further details.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Limited supplies of marine diesel can be obtained.

Medical

At Naval Base, though this is limited.

Crew change

Contact Operations Manager for further details.

Transport

Nearest airport: Heliport at Naval Base.

Working hours

By arrangement with Port Authority (officer of the day).

Where it is

Kangilinnguit, also known as Gronnedal, is situated on the E shore of Arsuk Fjord, approx 3.0nm NE of Ivigtut.

The port

The port is a Naval base for the Royal Danish Navy and handles general cargo. The open season is Apr to Dec. Port may be closed during summer polar ice period.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kangilinnguit?

Not compulsory but advisable.

What time zone is Kangilinnguit in?

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

Which load line zone is Kangilinnguit in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kangilinnguit?

The UN/LOCODE of Kangilinnguit is GLJGR.

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