Port of Castries (LCCAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Castries (UN/LOCODE LCCAS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Saint Lucia, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 14.0167° N, 61.0000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 22 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Saint Lucia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Castries
Where is Port of Castries located?
Port of Castries is a seaport located in Saint Lucia, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 14.0167° N, 61.0000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Castries?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Castries is LCCAS — country code LC, location code CAS.
How deep is Port of Castries?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Castries has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 22 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Castries?
Port of Castries reports a maximum draft of 10.4 m, a maximum length of 304.8 m, a maximum beam of 36 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Castries require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Castries.
What type of harbor is Port of Castries?
Port of Castries is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Castries have?
Port of Castries is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Castries are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11630), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →