Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab (GLJCH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab (UN/LOCODE GLJCH) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. It sits at 68.8167° N, 51.1833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 20 m, an anchorage depth near 13 m, cargo pier depths around 8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Greenland
UN/LOCODE
GLJCH
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
68.8167° N, 51.1833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
20 m
Anchorage Depth
13 m
Cargo Pier Depth
8 m
Max Vessel Draft
8.5 m
Tidal Range
2.8 m
Entrance Width
200 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
Region
Greenland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab (GLJCH)
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Distance
24 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab

Where is Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab located?

Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. Its coordinates are 68.8167° N, 51.1833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab is GLJCH — country code GL, location code JCH.

How deep is Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab has a channel depth of about 20 m, an anchorage depth of about 13 m, cargo pier depths of about 8 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab?

Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab?

Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab have?

Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Qasigiannguit-Christianshab are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #790), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →