Ammassalik (GLAGM)

Angmagssalik is an alternative name for Ammassalik.

Ammassalik, alternatively known as Angmagssalik and Tasiilaq, is situated on the S side of Angmagssalik Island off the E coast of Greenland.

Draught 8.0m.

Contact port officials for permission to anchor.

The most favourable approach to Ammassalik is usually from S and SW, inside the ice fields which often lie around Kap Dan (65°31.0'N 037°11.0'W) and which may extend more than 20nm SE. The coast of Ammassalik may be approached from S on a course of approx 030°. At a distance of approx 20nm offshore the entrance to Sermilik can be distinguished by a wide gap in the ice cap, which elsewhere extends in an unbroken line between W and N. Kap Dan should be steered for until Ortunuviaq, a steep granite extremity of a peninsula 718m high, can be identified, when it should be steered for. When about 0.2nm off Ortunuviaq, course should be altered to approx 040° for the middle of the entrance. When abreast a rocky islet lying close off the W entrance point alter course to approx 000° and pass the entrance in mid channel. After passing Solos Pynt, alter course NW and follow the SW shore of the harbour to the settlement.

BA 4112. Admiralty Pilot NP11, NP286(5).

Contact Port Director for further information.

Not compulsory but advisable. Unlicensed pilot is available by arrangement with Port Operator.

Contact port officials for further information.

Range 3.8m springs, 3.1m neaps.

Prevailing winds: S'ly, changeable. A local down wind may occasionally be experienced during the winter months; this wind, which often reaches hurricane force, is named a Piteraq and is characterised by a sudden clearing of the sky. Piteraq warning lights are exhibited in Ammassalik.

AMMASSALIK 65°34.80'N 37°30.00'W (ANGMAGSSALIK) UNCTAD LOCODE: GL AGM For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: VHF: Port Operator and Ammassalik Radio, Ch 16. Call "Ammassalik Havn".

If there is anything to declare, contact port officials.

A Cargo Manifest is required.

ETA to be advised to port officials 24 hours prior to arrival.