Port of Frederiksted (VIFRD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Frederiksted (UN/LOCODE VIFRD) is a small open roadstead harbor located in U.S. Virgin Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.7167° N, 64.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- St Croix
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Frederiksted
Where is Port of Frederiksted located?
Port of Frederiksted is a seaport located in U.S. Virgin Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.7167° N, 64.8833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Frederiksted?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Frederiksted is VIFRD — country code VI, location code FRD.
How deep is Port of Frederiksted?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Frederiksted has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Frederiksted require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Frederiksted.
What type of harbor is Port of Frederiksted?
Port of Frederiksted is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Frederiksted have?
Port of Frederiksted is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Frederiksted are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →