CV Qamutik and tugs Ocean Taiga and Ocean Tundra at anchor

            Sealift is a vital link for all Nunavut communities and their residents to obtain their annual re-supply of goods and materials needed throughout the year. It remains the most economical way to transport bulk goods to the arctic. Each year, ocean going ships travel from several southern Canada Ports with a variety of goods ranging from construction materials, vehicles, heavy equipment, house wares and non-perishable items.

Delivery schedules are published and are often met in spite of sometimes extreme weather conditions at sea as understandably due to inclement sailing weather, sea and ice conditions encountered while enroute schedule variations can occur.

Typically, sealift takes place between late June and late October each year.

Prior to creation of the jurisdiction of Nunavut (Our Land), the Canadian Coast Guard provided organizational and logistical support in meeting the eastern arctic’s dry cargo and bulk fuel requirements through a variety of carriers. This responsibility was later transferred to the Government of Nunavut (GN). As the government’s primary contract authority, the Department of Community and Government Services (CGS) is responsible for annual dry cargo re-supply and Petroleum Products is responsible for bulk fuel re-supply.

CGS continues to perform a critical role through provision of logistical support and coordination of sealift activities for the government. The GN (including its related entities) relies on the designated carriers to transport the needed goods and materials to its offices in each community. Nunavut-based individuals and businesses can also benefit from the same terms and conditions that the GN has negotiated with these designated carriers.

Taken in: Canada / Nunavut / Apex (show map)

Taken on: July 26, 2023

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