Port of Cockburn Town (BSCBT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Cockburn Town (UN/LOCODE BSCBT) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 24.0500° N, 74.5333° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
The Bahamas
UN/LOCODE
BSCBT
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
24.0500° N, 74.5333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
West Indies

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Cockburn Town (BSCBT)
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Distance
166 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cockburn Town

Where is Port of Cockburn Town located?

Port of Cockburn Town is a seaport located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 24.0500° N, 74.5333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cockburn Town?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cockburn Town is BSCBT — country code BS, location code CBT.

How deep is Port of Cockburn Town?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cockburn Town has an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Cockburn Town?

Port of Cockburn Town is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Cockburn Town have?

Port of Cockburn Town is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Cockburn Town are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10006), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →