Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman

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About Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman

Georgetown is the primary seaport of the Cayman Islands, located on Grand Cayman. It serves as a hub for container, general cargo, and passenger vessels, including cruise ships. The harbor also accommodates tankers, gas carriers, and pleasure craft.

Background
George Town is the capital and largest city in the Cayman Islands, located on Grand Cayman. It was named after King George III. As of 2022, the city had a population of 40,957, making it the largest city of all the British Overseas Territories.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12440247 →
Wikidata
Q172996 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
KYGEC
Country
🇰🇾Cayman Islands
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
19.3001°
Longitude
-81.3885°

Terminals

GEORGE TOWN GRAND CAYMAN

PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

Harbour Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman?

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The approach to Georgetown, Grand Cayman is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Grand Cayman Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the SE. Other aids include South West Point (2.1 NM SSW), Boatswain Point (5.3 NM NNW), Gorling Bluff (16.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman on?

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The Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in KY. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman?

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You can track vessels near Georgetown, Grand Cayman (KYGEC) 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 Georgetown, Grand Cayman?

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The Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman is a port in KY. Its UN/LOCODE is KYGEC — 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 KYGEC mean?

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The first two characters, KY, are the ISO country code for KY. 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 Georgetown, Grand Cayman?

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The Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman operates in the UTC-5 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.

What is the Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman?

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GEORGETOWN (UN/Locode: KYGEC), Cayman Islands (the) is a seaport located at approximately 19.30014° N, -81.38854° E.

Where is the Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman located?

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Coordinates: 19.30014° N, -81.38854° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Georgetown, Grand Cayman?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro and Tanker.