Port of Grand Turk (TCGDT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Grand Turk (UN/LOCODE TCGDT) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Turks and Caicos Islands, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 21.4333° N, 71.1500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage, ro-ro, container, breakbulk 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Turks and Caicos Is
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Grand Turk
Where is Port of Grand Turk located?
Port of Grand Turk is a seaport located in Turks and Caicos Islands, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 21.4333° N, 71.1500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Grand Turk?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Grand Turk is TCGDT — country code TC, location code GDT.
How deep is Port of Grand Turk?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Grand Turk has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Grand Turk require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Grand Turk, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Grand Turk?
Port of Grand Turk is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Grand Turk have?
Port of Grand Turk is recorded as offering anchorage, ro-ro, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Grand Turk are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10020), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →