Two reporting systems are in place for boats cruising in Greenland. See Clearance for details.
SAR Greenland worked with the DMA to develop a program that suits small sailors and boats with a limited internet connection.
Find out more at https://www.barentswatch.no/arcticinfo/.
The program provides ice reports, AIS, safety info., weather, forecasts etc.
SAR Greenland, JRCC Greenland
Telephone: +299 364 000
Email: jrcc@jrcc.gl
Danish Maritime Authority: https://dma.dk/
In Greenland local police should be contacted for any shore based security issues.
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It will help to have at least VHF on board preferably with AIS.
Moreover an Iridium set are recommended.
SpaceX satellite system is said to be useful up to 76°N on the west coast of Greenland.
As of 16 March 2020 its been reported two cases of COVID-19 in Nuuk. All arriving ships and sail boats are subject of 14 day quarantine.
invented a new route through South Greenland, which has no analogues, we rent a yacht, we are looking for travel companions.
Subject: 9H9573 – INFO – 08-18-1256 – LR – HEAVIER ICE CONDITIONS
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2018 13:06:44 +0000
NORDREG IQALUIT 181256 UTC AUG 2018
Good morning,
Due to heavier than normal ice concentrations in the Canadian Arctic waters north of 70 degrees, the Canadian Coast Guard, recommends that pleasure craft do not navigate in the Beaufort Sea, Barrow, Peel Sound, Franklin Strait and Prince Regent.
CCG icebreakers cannot safely escort pleasure craft. Operators of pleasure craft considering a northwest passage should also consider the risk of having to winter in a safe haven in the Arctic, or in the case of an emergency, be evacuated from beset vessels. Safety of mariners is our primary concern.
REGARDS,
NORDREG CANADA
181256UTCLR
22nd August: OCC tweeted
A message forwarded by Victor Wejer indicates that at least 22 vessels are affected and several have turned back to Greenland.
Not a place for the solo sailor, you will probably have to abandon your yacht there. Think about taking extra crew in case you need to do 20-minute growler watches on the bow in fog.
Even in summer fog is cold and your face and hands even with gloves will get cold after 20 minutes of growler watching on the bow. A fantastic cruising area, whales to be seen every other day, but take a strong crew with you.