Port of Qeqertarsuaq (GLJGO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Qeqertarsuaq (UN/LOCODE GLJGO) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. It sits at 69.2333° N, 53.5333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 40 m, cargo pier depths around 7 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 Qeqertarsuaq
Where is Port of Qeqertarsuaq located?
Port of Qeqertarsuaq is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. Its coordinates are 69.2333° N, 53.5333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Qeqertarsuaq?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Qeqertarsuaq is GLJGO — country code GL, location code JGO.
How deep is Port of Qeqertarsuaq?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Qeqertarsuaq has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 40 m, cargo pier depths of about 7 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Qeqertarsuaq?
Port of Qeqertarsuaq reports a maximum draft of 4 m, a maximum length of 63 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Qeqertarsuaq require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Qeqertarsuaq, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Qeqertarsuaq?
Port of Qeqertarsuaq is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Qeqertarsuaq have?
Port of Qeqertarsuaq is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Qeqertarsuaq are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →