Narsaq

Size limits

LOA 135m, draught 7.5m.

Water density

1025.

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. The tidal stream is weak.

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

Approach

None.

Port limits

None.

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Contact port officials for permission to anchor. Anchorage 0.5nm SE of Narsaq is marked by anchoring lights established on the N side (aligned 350°) and E side (aligned 072°) of the bay.

Anchorage Lights, N pair:

Front light (grey framework tower, topmark orange triangle, point up, 8.0m in height, 60°54.6'N 046°03.0'W). Rear light (grey framework tower, topmark orange triangle, point down, 34m N).

Anchoring Lights, E pair:

Front light (red beacon, topmark red triangle, point up, 7.0m in height, 60°54.4'N 046°02.5'W. Rear light: (red beacon, topmark red triangle, point, 7.0m in height, 28m ENE).

The recommended anchor berths lies at the intersection of the alignment of these anchoring lights in depth of approx 20.0m. Vessels may swing to an anchor or secure stern to.

The holding ground is poor; with SE winds there are better anchorages in Narssaq Sund and off Julianehab.

There is an anchor berth for tankers on the W side of the SE bay. S of the quay, they secure stern to.

Stephensen Havn (60°56.0'N 046°12.0'W) 3.9nm WNW of Narsaq, situated in the N corner of a bay which indents the N end of Tugtutoq, affords anchorage for small vessels secured stern-to. Larger vessels can anchor in the outer part of the bay.

Restrictions

Ice sometimes forms locally in winter and ice floes entering through Narsaq Sund from Bredefjord can often hamper navigation from early Mar to early Aug, when it is open only to strengthened vessels.

Contact port officials for any further information.

Tugs

There are no tugs available.

Mooring

Contact port officials for berthing information.

Charts and publications

BA 240. Admiralty Pilot NP12, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be advised to the Port Operator, 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Qaqortoq Radio, Ch 13 and 16. Callsign "OXF". Tel: +299 661633

Standard messages

None.

Documents

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

Most repairs possible. Divers available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available in the summer only.

Bunkering: Diesel oil, only available in limited quantities.

Stores: Available in limited quantities.

Medical

Narsaq Hospital, 1km.

Crew change

Crew change is available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Narsaq Heliport; Narsarsuaq Airport (15 mins by helicopter).

Working hours

Normally 0700-1700hrs.

Where it is

Narsaq is situated on the SW coast of Greenland, at the head of a narrow cove. Narsaq lies on the mainland coast at the head of a narrow cove 1.0nm NW of Narsaq Pynt.

The port

The port is subject to ice from early Jan-Aug, when it is open to strengthened vessels. In other months the port is open to vessels day and night.

The port handles general cargo, container, passenger and liquid cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Narsaq?

Not compulsory but advisable.

What time zone is Narsaq in?

Local time at Narsaq 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 Narsaq?

1025.

Which load line zone is Narsaq 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 Narsaq?

The UN/LOCODE of Narsaq is GLJNS.

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