Nanisivik (CANVK)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information is retained should the port reopen. The port was originally built for ships servicing the lead-zinc mine. The site contained structures integral to the mining operation including a tank farm. Seasonally, the docking facility was used by the Canadian Coast Guard. It is reported that the mine has closed and the infrastructure will be removed or transferred to Government agencies. The port comes under the jurisdiction of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Strathcona Sound-Nanisivik navigation season is approx Jul 15 - Oct 5.

Nanisivik is located on the N coast of Baffin Island.

Anchorage may be obtained 2.5nm ENE and 5nm E of Nanisivik Mines wharf.

Strathcona Sound is entered 50nm SW of Cape Charles York. Cape Strathcona (73°13'N 085°10'W), the N entrance point of Strathcona Sound, is approx 300m in height. Graveyard Point, 5nm SSW, the S entrance point, rises steeply to approx 430m. Strathcona Sound is deep throughout its length.

Admiralty Pilot NP12.

Variable.

Vessel advised to approach the wharf from the E and berth port side alongside, as there is a shoal area W of the wharf.

No pilots.

Range 3.0m.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

Via Airport (Callsign "XOY 817") transmits on 6596.5kHz, receives on 5366.5kHz.