Port of Bridgetown (BBBGI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bridgetown (UN/LOCODE BBBGI) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Barbados, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 13.1000° N, 59.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Barbados
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bridgetown
Where is Port of Bridgetown located?
Port of Bridgetown is a seaport located in Barbados, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 13.1000° N, 59.6333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bridgetown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bridgetown is BBBGI — country code BB, location code BGI.
How deep is Port of Bridgetown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bridgetown has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Bridgetown?
Port of Bridgetown reports a maximum draft of 9.9 m, a maximum length of 362.1 m, a maximum beam of 47 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Bridgetown require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bridgetown.
What type of harbor is Port of Bridgetown?
Port of Bridgetown is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bridgetown have?
Port of Bridgetown is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bridgetown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →