Port of Grand Isle (USGIJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Grand Isle (UN/LOCODE USGIJ) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.2333° N, 90.0000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated none. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USGIJ
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
29.2333° N, 90.0000° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
0.3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
None
World Water Body
Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
US Gulf Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Grand Isle (USGIJ)
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Distance
21 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Grand Isle

Where is Port of Grand Isle located?

Port of Grand Isle is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.2333° N, 90.0000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Grand Isle?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Grand Isle is USGIJ — country code US, location code GIJ.

How deep is Port of Grand Isle?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Grand Isle has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Grand Isle?

Port of Grand Isle is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering none shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Grand Isle have?

Port of Grand Isle is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Grand Isle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →