Port of Basseterre (KNBAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Basseterre (UN/LOCODE KNBAS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Saint Kitts and Nevis, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.3000° N, 62.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Basseterre
Where is Port of Basseterre located?
Port of Basseterre is a seaport located in Saint Kitts and Nevis, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.3000° N, 62.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Basseterre?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Basseterre is KNBAS — country code KN, location code BAS.
How deep is Port of Basseterre?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Basseterre has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Basseterre?
Port of Basseterre reports a maximum draft of 8 m, a maximum length of 274 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Basseterre require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Basseterre.
What type of harbor is Port of Basseterre?
Port of Basseterre is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Basseterre have?
Port of Basseterre is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Basseterre are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11400), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →