Port of Kajalleq Upernavik (GLJUV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kajalleq Upernavik (UN/LOCODE GLJUV) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. It sits at 72.1500° N, 55.5333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 30 m, cargo pier depths around 4.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage, liquid bulk, 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
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Greenland West Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kajalleq Upernavik
Where is Port of Kajalleq Upernavik located?
Port of Kajalleq Upernavik is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. Its coordinates are 72.1500° N, 55.5333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kajalleq Upernavik?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kajalleq Upernavik is GLJUV — country code GL, location code JUV.
How deep is Port of Kajalleq Upernavik?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kajalleq Upernavik has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 30 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.2 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kajalleq Upernavik?
Port of Kajalleq Upernavik reports a maximum draft of 4.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kajalleq Upernavik require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Kajalleq Upernavik, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Kajalleq Upernavik?
Port of Kajalleq Upernavik is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kajalleq Upernavik have?
Port of Kajalleq Upernavik is recorded as offering anchorage, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kajalleq Upernavik are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #940), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →