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.

Country
Turks and Caicos Islands
UN/LOCODE
TCGDT
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
21.4333° N, 71.1500° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
0.8 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
AnchorageRo-RoContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Grand Turk (TCGDT)
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Distance
22 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →