Greenland · North America · GL JJU

Qaqortoq

Sea port · Labrador Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
—
Anchorage depth
—
Berth depth
7 m
Tide range
2.8 m
Max vessel draught
6.5 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
60.717, -46.033

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Small–medium (1,000–5,000 m³)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.