Port of Deshaies

GPDHR🇬🇵Guadeloupe

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About Port of Deshaies

Also known as: Canal du Comte, Canal du Comté

This port is located on the northwest coast of Basse-Terre Island in Guadeloupe. It serves as a small harbor, primarily handling pleasure craft and local fishing vessels.

Background
Deshaies is a commune in the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, in the Lesser Antilles. It is on the northwest coast of Basse-Terre Island.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
90m

Region

Latitude
16.3000°
Longitude
-61.7833°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GPDHR
Country
🇬🇵Guadeloupe
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11542396 →
Wikidata
Q996301 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.villededeshaies.fr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Deshaies?

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The approach to Deshaies is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Anse À La Barque Lighthouse at 12.4 NM to the S. Other aids include Pointe De La Barque (13 NM S), Trois-Rivières (21.4 NM SSE), Vieux-Fort (21.5 NM SSE), Le Moule (25.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Deshaies on?

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The Port of Deshaies is situated on the Caribbean Sea in GP. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Deshaies?

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You can track vessels near Deshaies (GPDHR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Deshaies?

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The Port of Deshaies is a port in GP. Its UN/LOCODE is GPDHR — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GPDHR mean?

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The first two characters, GP, are the ISO country code for GP. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Deshaies?

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The Port of Deshaies operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.