Port of Freeport (BSFPO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Freeport (UN/LOCODE BSFPO) is a small river (basins) harbor located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 26.5167° N, 78.7833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 16 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Bahama Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Freeport
Where is Port of Freeport located?
Port of Freeport is a seaport located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 26.5167° N, 78.7833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Freeport?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Freeport is BSFPO — country code BS, location code FPO.
How deep is Port of Freeport?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Freeport has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 16 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Freeport?
Port of Freeport reports a maximum draft of 15 m, a maximum length of 367.3 m, a maximum beam of 48.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Freeport require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Freeport.
What type of harbor is Port of Freeport?
Port of Freeport is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Freeport have?
Port of Freeport is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Freeport are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9985), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →