Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay (LCCDS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay (UN/LOCODE LCCDS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Saint Lucia, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 13.9833° N, 61.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Saint Lucia
UN/LOCODE
LCCDS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
13.9833° N, 61.0167° 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
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Oil Terminal Depth
23.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Saint Lucia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay (LCCDS)
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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay

Where is Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay located?

Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay is a seaport located in Saint Lucia, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 13.9833° N, 61.0167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay is LCCDS — country code LC, location code CDS.

How deep is Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay.

What type of harbor is Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay?

Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay have?

Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Grand Cul De Sac Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11625), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →