Nuuk

1. Nuuk (Godthab) Pilot boards64°01.3′N 052°18.3′W

Size limits

LOA 188m, draught 11.0m.

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 4.4m (springs), 3.3m (neaps).

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

Approach

Approach: An aeromarine radio beacon is situated at Vildmandsnaesset (64°10.18'N 051°45.3'W) a point on the W of the peninsula.

The outer harbour is entered between Fyro and the S extremity of the peninsula, 0.4nm W. A beacon (topmark red cross ) stands on the inner end of a projecting point 0.4nm farther NW. Enter the outer harbour in mid channel: at night the white sector ( 015°-025°) of Skibshavn Light leads into the entrance.

Leading Lights: (shown May 1-Nov 15) are established on the N shore of Malene Bugt:

Front light (framework tower, topmark red triangle, point up, 64°10.9'N 051°41.7'W). Rear light (framework tower, topmark red triangle, point down).

Aligned (026.5°) they lead through the W side of Malene Bugt into Eqalugaligssut, E of Admiralitets Holmene and the islet to the E and clear of the shoal water 278m SW of Teriangniaralinguit.

Port limits

None.

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Contact port officials for further information. Anchorage may be obtained in the outer harbour, which is free from swell. For larger vessels arriving at night, anchorage is available in Malene Bugt, on a shoal in depths of 15.0-19.0m, good holding ground. Close S the depth increases rapidly and holding ground is not so good. Strong winds from the S can raise the sea in the anchorage area and render the working of cargo impractical. Temporary anchorage for larger vessels may be obtained 324m W of the S entrance point of Godthaab Red in depths of approx 46.0m.

Restrictions

None.

Tugs

Two tugs available.

Mooring

Contact port officials for berthing information.

Charts and publications

BA 235. Admiralty Pilot NP12, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be advised 36 and 24 hours before arrival.

Communications

VHF: Harbour Master monitors Ch 13 and 16, callsign "Nuuk Havnekontor".

Tel: +299 349200, Fax: +299 323332, E-mail: [email protected]

Standard messages

None.

Documents

Cargo documentation: A Cargo Manifest is required.

Health

None.

Notices and regulations

None.

ISPS

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

Repairs

Available. There is a boatyard, a patent slipway with a lifting power of 40t, and a workshop. There is also a patent slip 140m long, 15m wide and with a lifting capacity of 1,860t, on the SE side of Kulooen. An associated ship repair yard can accommodate ships up to 1,900t. Repairs to electronic equipment can be undertaken. Divers are available.

Dry docks

Contact port officials for further information.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Queen Ingrid's Hospital, 1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Nuuk Airport, 3.5km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

Nuuk, the capital of W Greenland and alternatively known as Godthaab, is located on the SW coast of Greenland.

The port

The port is ice free all year round and handles general cargo, container, passenger and liquid cargo.

Where does the pilot board at Nuuk?

The pilot boards at Nuuk (Godthab), 64°01.3′N 052°18.3′W.

What time zone is Nuuk in?

Local time at Nuuk 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 Nuuk?

1025.

Which load line zone is Nuuk 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 Nuuk?

The UN/LOCODE of Nuuk is GLGOH.

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