Sisimiut (GLJHS)

Holsteinsborg is an alternative name for Sisimiut.

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

Sisimiut, also known as Holsteinborg, is situated on the W coast of Greenland.

Draught 7.6m.

Contact port officials for anchor positions. A pair of anchorage lights is established on the S shore of Yderhavn. The lights aligned (174.5°) are exhibited 0.35nm WNW of the bridge. Front light (metal framework tower, topmark orange triangle, point up, 4.0m in height) and Rear light (metal framework tower topmark orange triangle, point down, 6.0m in height, 24m N). On the N shore of Yderhavn, approx 0.5nm N of the bridge, there are two Anchorage Beacon towers (topmarks red triangle, front point up, rear, point down, 120 m apart, aligned 002°). Anchorage may be obtained anywhere in the outer harbour in depths of approx 30-50m, blue clay and sand, but permission is required to anchor within the harbour limits from the Port Authorities. A recommended anchorage berth lies on the alignment of Tommermandsoen Anchorage Light Beacons. Anchorage, with swinging room of 0.2nm, is available in Ulkebugt, 0.7nm within the entrance on the alignments of two pairs of beacon towers (topmark red triangles) which stand on the N and E shores in depths of approx 23m, clay, good holding ground. Strong SW winds create a swell and if gale force, the anchorages in the outer harbour are unsafe. The swell is not felt in Ulkebught.

Directions: Sydlobet is normally preferred to Nordlobet. In clear weather, approach Sisimiut from S with Praestefjeldet bearing 028°, or from WSW with Kaellingehaetten bearing 074°; both these courses lead to Jakobs Skaer. On nearer approach to land care must be taken not to be set to the N. Approach: The S approach channel is normally preferred to the N channel. In clear weather approach Holsteinsborg from S with Praestefjeldet bearing 028° or WSW with Kaellingehaetten bearing 074°. Both these courses lead to Jakobs Skaer. On nearer approach to land, care must be taken not to set N. On reaching Jakobs Skaer, 66°53.9'N 053°48.6'W, alter course SE of Mollers O until Praestefjeldet Leading Lights (shown May 1-Aug 1) can be brought into line. The front light (orange hut) is situated on the S side of Sagdlerssuaq, 66°57.0'N 053°43.0'W, an island 12m high, lying close offshore and the Rear light (orange hut, 500m N) stands on the shore 0.6nm S of Praestefjeldet. The lights in line (007°) lead through the fairway of the S approach channel clear of all dangers. Leading Lights: Maintain this alignment until leading lights established close N of Holsteinsborg and situated on the S side of the entrance to the inner harbour, can be brought into line. Front light (metal framework tower, topmark orange triangle, point up, 7.0m in height, 66°56.6'N 053°40.5'W) Rear light (metal framework tower, topmark orange triangle, point down, 20m in height, 300m E). Aligned (092.5°) they lead into the outer harbour. Course can be altered gradually onto this alignment as soon as clear N of Qiingmit, an islet that lies on the S side of the entrance, 0.7nm WSW of the Front Leading Light. The N approach channel is safe and may be more convenient for departure from Holsteinsborg, when it is easier to identify the outer off-lying islet. Entry: The harbour can be entered during the day and night throughout the year. Ice will restrict entry to suitably ice strengthened vessels during winter. An extensive archipelago containing numerous dangers fronts the entrance to Holsteinsborg. Kangerdluarssuk ungatdleq, 67°04.0'N 053°50.0'W, is a short narrow fjord entered approx 7.0nm NNW of Holsteinsborg and Kangerdluarssuk Tugdleq 67°00.0'N 053°40.0'W a similar fjord lies midway between. Caution: On the NE corner of Tommermandsoen, an unmarked sewer outfall pipe extends approx 300m NW. There is also an oil pipeline and a submarine cable laid across the entrance.

BA 251. Admiralty Pilot NP12, NP286(5).

1025.

Contact Port officials for berthing information.

Pilotage can be arranged through the Port Authority. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours (unlicensed). Pilot meets vessel at Jakobs Skaer 66°53'.9N 053°48'.6W, 2.0nm SW of Mollers O Light.

Contact Port officials for current operational navigational aids.

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Range 4.4m springs, 2.0m neaps. Tide heights may be higher in a gale. There are weak tidal streams within the harbour. In the S and W approaches there is a N/S tidal stream of approx 2.0-3.0kts.

Prevailing winds: SW/NW'ly. Ice: The harbour is ice free from Mar-Jan. However, the winter ice can attain a considerable thickness. Gales from SW and NW may result in swell waves within Yderhavn. For safety, vessels must leave alongside. Fog: Common occurrence during the summer.

SISIMIUT 66°55.80'N 53°42.00'W (HOLSTEINSBORG) UNCTAD LOCODE: GL JHS For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: VHF: Ch 16. Holsteinsborg Radio callsign "OYR". Aasiaat Radio, Ch 16.

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

Cargo Manifest is required.

To be advised to Port Operator 24 hours prior to arrival.