Port of Gretna (USGTL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gretna (UN/LOCODE USGTL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.9167° N, 90.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gretna
Where is Port of Gretna located?
Port of Gretna is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.9167° N, 90.0667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gretna?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gretna is USGTL — country code US, location code GTL.
How deep is Port of Gretna?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gretna has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Gretna require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gretna.
What type of harbor is Port of Gretna?
Port of Gretna is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gretna have?
Port of Gretna is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gretna are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8850), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →