Narsaq (GLJNS)

The port is subject to ice from early Jan-Aug, when it is open to strengthened vessels. In other months the port is open to vessels day and night. The port handles general cargo, container, passenger and liquid cargo.

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

Narsaq is situated on the SW coast of Greenland, at the head of a narrow cove. Narsaq lies on the mainland coast at the head of a narrow cove 1.0nm NW of Narsaq Pynt.

LOA 135m, draught 7.5m.

Contact port officials for permission to anchor. Anchorage 0.5nm SE of Narsaq is marked by anchoring lights established on the N side (aligned 350°) and E side (aligned 072°) of the bay. Anchorage Lights, N pair: Front light (grey framework tower, topmark orange triangle, point up, 8.0m in height, 60°54.6'N 046°03.0'W). Rear light (grey framework tower, topmark orange triangle, point down, 34m N). Anchoring Lights, E pair: Front light (red beacon, topmark red triangle, point up, 7.0m in height, 60° 54.4'N 046°02.5'W. Rear light: (red beacon, topmark red triangle, point, 7.0m in height, 28m ENE). The recommended anchor berths lies at the intersection of the alignment of these anchoring lights in depth of approx 20.0m. Vessels may swing to an anchor or secure stern to. The holding ground is poor; with SE winds there are better anchorages in Narssaq Sund and off Julianehab. There is an anchor berth for tankers on the W side of the SE bay. S of the quay, they secure stern to. Stephensen Havn (60°56.0'N 046°12.0'W) 3.9nm WNW of Narsaq, situated in the N corner of a bay which indents the N end of Tugtutoq, affords anchorage for small vessels secured stern-to. Larger vessels can anchor in the outer part of the bay.

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BA 240. Admiralty Pilot NP12, NP286(5).

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1025.

Contact port officials for berthing information.

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

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Contact port officials for further information.

Ice sometimes forms locally in winter and ice floes entering through Narsaq Sund from Bredefjord can often hamper navigation from early Mar to early Aug, when it is open only to strengthened vessels. Contact port officials for any further information.

Range 3.0m springs, 1.6m neaps. The tidal stream is weak.

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There are no tugs available.

Prevailing winds: WNW'ly. Very strong mountain squalls and a SW wind can occur without warning and create violent seas in the harbour. Fog is common during the Storris period between May-Aug.

NARSAQ 60°54.00'N 45°58.80'W (NARSSAQ) UNCTAD LOCODE: GL JNS For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Qaqortoq Radio, Ch 13 and 16. Callsign "OXF". Tel: +299 661633

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

Cargo Manifest is required.

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

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