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Ports in Guyana
NaviBoss has port guides for 2 ports in Guyana, 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 Guyana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden | GYLDN | Yes | 7.1 m | NAVAREA IV |
| New Amsterdam | GYNAM | Yes | 5.1 m | NAVAREA IV |
Navigational warnings
Guyana'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 Guyana
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels calling at ports in Guyana are expected to provide information regarding:
Vessels are advised to use a shipping agent for submission of documentation through the electronic ASYCUDA reporting system. The same process should be adhered to and are applicable for vessels travelling to and from floating production storage and offloading facilities.
Please see - https://www.gra.gov.gy/4992-2/
Inspection of ships
Ministry of Public Works
Communication and Regional Development, Wight's Lane, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana.
Tel: +592 2 71510.
Fax: +592 2 56954.
Search and rescue
Guyana Defence Force
Camp Ayanganna, Thomas Lands, Georgetown, Guyana.
Tel: +592 2 58866.
Fax: +592 2 66049.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Administration Department.
Position: Director General
Address: Ministry of Public Works Building, Fort Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana.
Tel: +592 225 7330
Fax: +592 226 9581
Mob: +592 623 3950
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
Dialling code +592. · The unit of currency is the Guyana dollar (Guy$) which is made up of 100 cents.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Guyana
How many ports in Guyana 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 Guyana in?
Guyana's ports lie in NAVAREA IV (4). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Guyana use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
What time zone are Guyana's ports in?
UTC−4, with no summer time.
Which port in Guyana takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Linden: 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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