Port of Georgetown (US GGE)
USA
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | US GGE |
| Coordinates | 33.3667, -79.2833 (33°22′N 79°17′W) |
| Region | US-SC |
| Nearest city | Georgetown |
| Body of water | North Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | River, natural |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 1.2 m |
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
| Anchorage depth | 11 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Limited |
| Marine railway (slipway) | Medium |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Rail connection | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
| Overhead limits | No |
Facilities
Wharves
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Provisions
Georgetown operates as a working harbor in USA, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at Georgetown. Draft at the approach to Georgetown is constrained by a 7.9 m channel depth.
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Distance to major hubs
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- Rotterdam Netherlands 6756 km
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- Durban South Africa 13538 km
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