Greenland

Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) (GL JAV)

Greenland
Also known as: Iliussat
Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn), Greenland © U.S. Department of State from United States · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE GL JAV
Coordinates 69.2167, -51.1000 (69°13′N 51°06′W)
Body of water Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Harbor use Fishing
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2.8 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 20 m
Cargo pier depth 6.9 m
Oil terminal depth 1.8 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 108.7 m × 21.5 m × 6.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory No
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance No
Repairs Limited
Dry dock None
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice Yes
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Liquid bulk Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions

Illulissat (Jakobshavn) is a seaport on the coast of Greenland, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 11.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) located?
Illulissat (Jakobshavn) is a seaport in Greenland.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Illulissat (Jakobshavn)?
The UN/LOCODE for Illulissat (Jakobshavn) is GL JAV.
What is the channel depth at Illulissat (Jakobshavn)?
The channel depth at Illulissat (Jakobshavn) is 11 m.
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