Kangilinnguit (GLJGR)

The port is a Naval base for the Royal Danish Navy and handles general cargo. The open season is Apr to Dec. Port may be closed during summer polar ice period.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Kangilinnguit, also known as Gronnedal, is situated on the E shore of Arsuk Fjord, approx 3.0nm NE of Ivigtut.

Anchorage can be obtained in Eqaluit (61°15'N, 48°06'W), a bay situated 0.75miles N of Gronnedal, in a depth of 28m; however, SE winds blow more violently here than elsewhere in the fjorb. Anchorage can be obtained in Christian Havn, a bay situated 4miles W of Gronnedal on the N side of the fjorb. Anchorage can be obtained in Ellersile Havn (61°19'N 48°08'W), a bay situated 3miles NE of Eqaluit on the W side of the fjob. The best berth is at the W part of the bay, in depths of 9 to 15m, clay and sand.

Approach: A pair of leading lights is established on the shore of the fjord at Gronnedal, aligned (058°) they lead 0.25nm NW of Kamigtalik (61°12.0'N 048° 11.0' W), on which stands a beacon into the inner part of Arsuk Fjord. Leading Lights: Front light (topmark red square on beacon, 61°14.0'N 048°06.0'W) Rear light (topmark red square on beacon 60m ENE). A light (yellow beacon, topmark red and yellow triangle, point up, 4.0m in height) is exhibited SSE from the rear leading light; these two lights are aligned (340°).

BA 276. Admiralty Pilot NP12.

Contact Operations Manager for further information.

Not compulsory but advisable. Unlicensed pilot is available by arrangement with the Duty Officer. Vessels should send an ETA at least 24hrs in advance.

Contact Operations Manager for further information.

The berth alongside the quay are sometimes untenable when strong winds blow down the river valley. Vessels shall leave the quay during strong SE winds.

Range 3.0m springs, 1.6m neaps.

Two small tugs available, 150hp.

Prevailing winds: S/SE'ly. Very strong winds from S through to ENE can occur.

VHF: Duty Officer: Ch 12 and 16. Call "Kangilinnguit". Qaqortoq Radio monitors Ch 16.

If there is anything to declare, contact the port office.

A Customs Declaration is required. Cargo documentation: A Cargo Manifest is required.

To be advised 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels require approval from the Duty Officer at Greenland Command prior to arrival at Kangilinnguit.

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