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Port of Gjoa Haven

CAYHK🇨🇦Canada

Port Location

About Port of Gjoa Haven

Gjoa Haven is a seaport located on King William Island, Nunavut, Canada. It historically handles fishing, general cargo, passenger, and tanker vessels. The port has no specific operational restrictions noted for tides, swell, ice, or overhead limits.

Background
Gjoa Haven, the only settlement on King William Island, is an Inuit hamlet in Nunavut, above the Arctic Circle.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q719585 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.gjoahaven.net →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CAYHK
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
CA-NU
Latitude
68.6167°
Longitude
-95.8333°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Gjoa Haven on?+
The Port of Gjoa Haven is situated on the Arctic Ocean in CA. The area falls within the polar climate zone with ice conditions for much of the year, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Gjoa Haven?+
You can track vessels near Gjoa Haven (CAYHK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CAYHK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Gjoa Haven?+
The Port of Gjoa Haven operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Gjoa Haven?+
GJOA HAVEN (UN/Locode: CAYHK), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 68.62000° N, -95.83000° E.
Where is the Port of Gjoa Haven located?+
Coordinates: 68.62000° N, -95.83000° E.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Gjoa Haven?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Gjoa Haven?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Gjoa Haven?+
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Passenger and Tanker.