Port of Cap Haitien (HTCAP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cap Haitien (UN/LOCODE HTCAP) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Haiti, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 19.7667° N, 72.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, container 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
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Haiti
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cap Haitien
Where is Port of Cap Haitien located?
Port of Cap Haitien is a seaport located in Haiti, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 19.7667° N, 72.2000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cap Haitien?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cap Haitien is HTCAP — country code HT, location code CAP.
How deep is Port of Cap Haitien?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cap Haitien has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Cap Haitien?
Port of Cap Haitien reports a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Cap Haitien require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cap Haitien.
What type of harbor is Port of Cap Haitien?
Port of Cap Haitien is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cap Haitien have?
Port of Cap Haitien is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cap Haitien are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10930), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →