Port of New Amsterdam (GYNAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of New Amsterdam (UN/LOCODE GYNAM) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Guyana, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 6.2500° N, 57.5167° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 5.8 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Guyana
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of New Amsterdam
Where is Port of New Amsterdam located?
Port of New Amsterdam is a seaport located in Guyana, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 6.2500° N, 57.5167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of New Amsterdam?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of New Amsterdam is GYNAM — country code GY, location code NAM.
How deep is Port of New Amsterdam?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of New Amsterdam has an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 5.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of New Amsterdam?
Port of New Amsterdam reports a maximum draft of 6.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of New Amsterdam require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of New Amsterdam.
What type of harbor is Port of New Amsterdam?
Port of New Amsterdam is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of New Amsterdam have?
Port of New Amsterdam is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of New Amsterdam are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12390), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →