Port of Aasiaat (GLJEG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Aasiaat (UN/LOCODE GLJEG) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. It sits at 68.7108° N, 52.8683° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 33 m, cargo pier depths around 6.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, container, breakbulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Greenland West Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Aasiaat
Where is Port of Aasiaat located?
Port of Aasiaat is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. Its coordinates are 68.7108° N, 52.8683° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Aasiaat?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Aasiaat is GLJEG — country code GL, location code JEG.
How deep is Port of Aasiaat?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Aasiaat has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 33 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Aasiaat?
Port of Aasiaat reports a maximum draft of 7.5 m, a maximum length of 136 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Aasiaat require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Aasiaat, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Aasiaat?
Port of Aasiaat is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Aasiaat have?
Port of Aasiaat is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Aasiaat are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →