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.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- French Guiana
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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 →