Port of Georgetown (GYGEO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Georgetown (UN/LOCODE GYGEO) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Guyana, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 6.8333° N, 58.1667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Guyana
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Georgetown
Where is Port of Georgetown located?
Port of Georgetown is a seaport located in Guyana, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 6.8333° N, 58.1667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Georgetown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Georgetown is GYGEO — country code GY, location code GEO.
How deep is Port of Georgetown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Georgetown has a channel depth of about 6.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Georgetown?
Port of Georgetown reports a maximum draft of 8.2 m, a maximum length of 190 m, a maximum beam of 32 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Georgetown require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Georgetown.
What type of harbor is Port of Georgetown?
Port of Georgetown is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Georgetown have?
Port of Georgetown is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Georgetown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →