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.
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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Greenland West Coast
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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 →