Ilulissat (GLJAV)

The port consists of an outer and inner harbour. The outer harbour for commercial purposes and the inner harbour for fishing industries. The open season is from May to December because of ice free season. The port handles general cargo, container, cruise, passenger and liquid cargo.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Ilulissat is situated N of Kangia (Icefjord of Illulissat), on the SW of an inlet which opens from the head of a bay 1.3nm NNE of Nua.

LOA 108.7m, beam 21.5m, draught 6.5m.

Larger vessels can anchor at approx position 69°13.8'N 051°06.8'W. Situated at Qaaqqat S of Nuugaarsuk at 20.0m to 40.0m depths with shelter from northern and eastern winds. The bottom is mud/clay/rocks. Anchor should be dropped between the headland of Qaaqqat and Nuugaarsuk. When winds come from SE, S and N it is recommended to leave the place as small icebergs quickly fill out the bay.

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BA 235. Icelandic 1500, 1513 and 1552. Admiralty Pilot NP12, NP286(5).

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Not compulsory but advisable. Unlicensed pilot with local knowledge is available by arrangement.

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A Racon and radio beacon transmit from Ilulissat. Contact port officials for further information.

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Range 2.8m (springs), 1.6m (neaps).

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Prevailing winds: E/NE'ly, especially in autumn. Disko Bay has long periods of good weather.

ILULISSAT 69°12.06'N 50°51.98'W (JAKOBSHAVN) UNCTAD LOCODE: GL JAV For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port Operator radio Ch 16. Call "Ilulissat Port Office".

If there is anything to declare, contact the Port Office.

Cargo Manifest required.

ETA to be advised to Port Manager 24 hours prior to arrival.

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Contact agent for further information.

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