Nanortalik (GLJNN)

The port handles general cargo, break bulk, containers and passengers. The port open season is Aug to May, during summer large amounts of polar ice usually occur.

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

Nanortalik is situated within a small bay opening, on the E side of Nanortalik Island.

Max draught 8.3m, LOA 114m, beam 22.7m, 8,438DWT.

Contact port officials for permission to anchor. Anchorage can be obtained at designated anchorage area, depths of 26 to 30m, marked by intersection of the alignments of two pairs of lighted range beacons. Anchorage is prohibited at Qujanertup qinngua. Anchorage in Qagssit, depths of 20-50m.

Directions: From W, approach Nanortalik with the leading light towers at Taterakasik in line bearing 090°. When Tuapait Light tower bears 005° or, at night, when the light changes from red to white, bearing approx 008°, alter course N and steer for it on that bearing. When 1nm from Tuapait Light tower, vessels intending to enter Tasermiut Fjord can alter course NE and proceed as required. Vessels entering Kirkegaardsbugt alter course NW to bring Nanortalik Leading Lights in line bearing 313°. These lights are established on Uigordleq, an islet 1.5nm WNW of Tuapait Light. The rear light is exhibited at an elevation of 14m from a pedestal (yellow with red band); the front light at an elevation of 7.0m from a similar pedestal. When approx 0.5nm from the front light, Nugarssuk Leading Lights will be seen 1.0nm distant, fine on the starboard bow. Alter course to 332° on the line of these lights which stand approx 200m apart, on the headland forming the E side of the harbour. The rear light is exhibited at an elevation of 17m from a tower (red framework, triangle point down); the front light at an elevation of 11m from a tower (red frame work, triangle point up). A light is also exhibited at the head of the mole on the S side of the harbour from a tower (5.0m in height, grey metal framework). Vessels approaching from SE, through Kitsigsuttunua, alter course N when Tuapait light tower bears 358° or, at night, when the light changes from green to white, bearing approx 001°; then proceed as already described. In low visibility, good radar responses can be expected from the land in the vicinity of Nanortalik. Nanortalik can also be approached from S through a deep channel marked by unlit beacon towers which leads W of Inugsugtalik and is part of an inner route from Nanortalik to Sydproven. Approach usually blocked by ice from January until June. Passage can be navigated from the middle of June until middle of January. The narrow channel, similarly marked, between Nanortalik and the mainland NE, has a least depth of 3.0m and is encumbered with below water rocks, but affords a passage for small vessels.

Danish 1113, 1131, 1133. BA 4112. Admiralty Pilot NP12, NP286(5).

Lifeboat station.

1025.

Not compulsory but advisable. Unlicensed pilot is available by arrangement with Port Operator. Pilot boards off Akia or by arrangement.

Contact port officials for further information.

Ice can hinder local navigation from early Jan to the end of Jul, particularly during S winds which often blocks the entrance to the harbour.

Tide rise approx 3m at springs and 1.5m at neaps.

Not available.

Not available, but towing launches assist vessels to berth.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

NANORTALIK 60°09.00'N 45°15.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GL JNN For details see: GENERAL NOTES AASIAAT PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port Operator and pilot: Ch 12, 13 and 16.

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

A Cargo Manifest is required.

ETA to be advised to Port Operator, 24 hours prior to arrival.

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