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Ports in French Guiana
NaviBoss has port guides for 2 ports in French Guiana, 2 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IV, buoyage follows IALA region B.
All 2 ports in French Guiana
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degrad des Cannes | GFDDC | Yes | 7.1 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Pariacabo | GFQKR | Yes | 6.0 m | NAVAREA IV |
Navigational warnings
French Guiana's waters are in NAVAREA IV. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at French Guiana
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to French Guiana should expect to provide information including but not limited to crew/passenger declarations, personal effects list, ship particulars, stores list and security information. Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Description: French Guiana is situated on the NE coast of South America and is bordered by Brazil to the S and the E and by Suriname to the W. Cayenne, the capital and chief port, is on an island of the same name at the mouth of the Cayenne River.
Dialling code +594. No area codes required. numbers comprise 6 digits. · The unit of currency is the euro which is made up of 100 cent.
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Questions about ports in French Guiana
How many ports in French Guiana have a NaviBoss port guide?
2 ports, 2 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is French Guiana in?
French Guiana's ports lie in NAVAREA IV (4). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does French Guiana use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
What time zone are French Guiana's ports in?
UTC−3, with no summer time.
Which port in French Guiana takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Degrad des Cannes: its deepest listed berth takes 7.1 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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