Summary
Max. Size:
Breakbulk:
LOA 190.5 m., depth 6.5 m. (tidal).
Containers:
LOA 190.5 m., depth 6.5 m. (tidal).
Ro-Ro:
Depth 6.5 m. (tidal).
Bulk:
LOA 155 m., depth 6.5 m. (tidal).
Tankers:
LOA 120 m., depth 6.5 m. (tidal).
Gas:
LOA 120 m., depth 6.5 m. (tidal).
Fuel:
By road tanker.
Airport:
Cayenne Int'l, 10 km.
Degrad-des-Cannes
GFDDC
OVERVIEW:
The main seaport of French Guiana (Guyane). Nearly all French Guiana's imports and
exports pass through Degrad-des-Cannes. It also serves as the main base for the French
Navy in the Caribbean
LOCATION:
On the estuary of the Mahury River (Fleuve Mahury), approx. 8 km. SSE of Cayenne.
CHARTS:
Digital: FR374850, FR374850, FR473790 and FR573780.
Paper: US 24354 and 24360.
Publications:
NP7A, South America Pilot Vol 4.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE:
Breakbulk:
LOA 190.5 m., depth 6.5 m. (CD).
Containers:
LOA 190.5 m., depth 6.5 m. (CD).
Ro-Ro:
Depth 6.5 m. (CD)., depth 6.5 m. (CD).
Bulk:
LOA 155 m., depth 6.5 m. (CD).
Tankers:
LOA 120 m., depth 6.5 m. (CD).
Gas:
LOA 120 m., depth 6.5 m. (CD).
RESTRICTIONS:
Recommended that vessels approach at high water. Depth of water in channels:
- Cayenne to Le Larivot (10 km.): height of tide
- Degrad-des-Cannes (19 km.): 4.0 m…
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