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Port-Louis

GPPTL🇬🇵Guadeloupe

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About Port-Louis

Also known as: Canal des Rotours, Desrotours Canal

Port-Louis is a canal port located in Guadeloupe. It handles general cargo and is accessible to small vessels.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11470 →
GeoNames ID
3578505 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
16.4148°
Longitude
-61.5326°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port-Louis?

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The approach to Port-Louis is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Le Moule Lighthouse at 11.8 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Le Moule (12.1 NM ESE), Anse À La Barque (23.7 NM SW), Pointe De La Barque (24 NM SW), Trois-Rivières (27.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port-Louis on?

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The Port-Louis 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-Louis?

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You can track vessels near Port-Louis (GPPTL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GPPTL on the live map.

Where is the Port-Louis?

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The Port-Louis is a port in GP. Its UN/LOCODE is GPPTL — 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 GPPTL 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-Louis?

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The Port-Louis 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.