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.

Country
Martinique
UN/LOCODE
MQFDF
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
14.6000° N, 61.0667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
14 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Martinique

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
35 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →