Port of Gustavia (BLGUS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gustavia (UN/LOCODE BLGUS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Guadeloupe, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.9000° N, 62.8500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- St Barthelemy
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gustavia
Where is Port of Gustavia located?
Port of Gustavia is a seaport located in Guadeloupe, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.9000° N, 62.8500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gustavia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gustavia is BLGUS — country code BL, location code GUS.
How deep is Port of Gustavia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gustavia has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Gustavia?
Port of Gustavia reports a maximum draft of 4.7 m, a maximum length of 130 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Gustavia require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gustavia.
What type of harbor is Port of Gustavia?
Port of Gustavia is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gustavia have?
Port of Gustavia is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gustavia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →