Port of New Amsterdam (GY NAM)
Guyana
Also known as: Nieuw Amsterdam
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | GY NAM |
| Coordinates | 6.2500, -57.5167 (6°15′N 57°31′W) |
| Nearest city | New Amsterdam |
| Body of water | North Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | River, natural |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 2.6 m |
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 5.8 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.8 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 6.5 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Tug assistance | No |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Marine railway (slipway) | Small |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Rail connection | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | Yes |
| Overhead limits | No |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Cranes
Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
New Amsterdam operates as a working harbor in Guyana, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at New Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of New Amsterdam located?
- New Amsterdam is a seaport in Guyana.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of New Amsterdam?
- The UN/LOCODE for New Amsterdam is GY NAM.
Nearby ports
- Nieuw Nickerie Suriname 66 km
- Linden Guyana 91 km
- Georgetown Guyana 97 km
- Paramaribo Suriname 264 km
- Paranam Suriname 276 km
- Moengo Suriname 350 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 15852 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 7570 km
- Los Angeles USA 6931 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 11950 km
- Hamburg Germany 7975 km
- Santos Brazil 3573 km
- Durban South Africa 10220 km
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