Port of Fort De France (MQFDF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Fort De France (UN/LOCODE MQFDF) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Martinique, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 14.6000° N, 61.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Martinique
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fort De France
Where is Port of Fort De France located?
Port of Fort De France is a seaport located in Martinique, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 14.6000° N, 61.0667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fort De France?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fort De France is MQFDF — country code MQ, location code FDF.
How deep is Port of Fort De France?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fort De France has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Fort De France require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fort De France.
What type of harbor is Port of Fort De France?
Port of Fort De France is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Fort De France have?
Port of Fort De France is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Fort De France are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11550), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →