7685 - Tuktoyaktuk Harbour & Approaches Nautical Chart

The Gateway to the Beaufort: 7685 - Tuktoyaktuk Harbour & Approaches

Navigate the critical waters of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region with the professional precision of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 7685 is the primary navigational authority for Tuktoyaktuk Harbour, providing the intricate, large-scale detail required for safe entry into the Western Arctic’s most vital supply hub.

Precision Data for the "Land of the Pingos"

Tuktoyaktuk’s coastal waters are famous for their unique "pingos" (ice-cored hills) and shallow, sediment-driven channels. Navigating these waters requires the high-resolution data found only on an official CHS chart. Chart 7685 provides:

• Large-Scale Harbour Detail: High-fidelity bathymetry for the harbor interior, essential for the docking of sealift barges, research vessels, and coast guard ships.

• Safe Approach Channels: Clearly marked range lights and buoys that guide mariners through the narrow, shifting entrance—critical for avoiding submerged permafrost features.

• Seabed Characteristics: Identification of the nature of the sea bottom (silt and clay), vital for ensuring a secure anchor in the exposed Beaufort Sea approaches.

• Coastal Elevations & Landmarks: Displays the unique topography of the shoreline, including the famous pingos, which serve as essential visual aids for northern pilotage.

The Standard for Arctic Logistics

With the completion of the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway and the growth of Arctic energy and tourism sectors, the role of Chart 7685 is more vital than ever. Whether you are a ship's pilot for a northern supply fleet, a marine researcher, or an expedition cruiser, this official CHS "road map" provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe, port-to-port navigation in the high North.