Port of Degrad Des Cannes (GFDDC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Degrad Des Cannes (UN/LOCODE GFDDC) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in French Guiana, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 4.8500° N, 52.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 6 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
French Guiana
UN/LOCODE
GFDDC
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
4.8500° N, 52.2667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.5 m
Anchorage Depth
9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6 m
Max Vessel Draft
7.1 m
Max Vessel Length
190 m
Tidal Range
2.5 m
Entrance Width
80 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
French Guiana

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Port of Degrad Des Cannes (GFDDC)
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Distance
137 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Degrad Des Cannes

Where is Port of Degrad Des Cannes located?

Port of Degrad Des Cannes is a seaport located in French Guiana, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 4.8500° N, 52.2667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Degrad Des Cannes?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Degrad Des Cannes is GFDDC — country code GF, location code DDC.

How deep is Port of Degrad Des Cannes?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Degrad Des Cannes has a channel depth of about 3.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Degrad Des Cannes?

Port of Degrad Des Cannes reports a maximum draft of 7.1 m, a maximum length of 190 m, a maximum beam of 30 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Degrad Des Cannes require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Degrad Des Cannes.

What type of harbor is Port of Degrad Des Cannes?

Port of Degrad Des Cannes is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Degrad Des Cannes have?

Port of Degrad Des Cannes is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Degrad Des Cannes are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12455), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →