Port of Kingstown (VCKTN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kingstown (UN/LOCODE VCKTN) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Windward Islands), on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 13.1500° N, 61.2333° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 30 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Saint Vincent
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kingstown
Where is Port of Kingstown located?
Port of Kingstown is a seaport located in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Windward Islands), on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 13.1500° N, 61.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kingstown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kingstown is VCKTN — country code VC, location code KTN.
How deep is Port of Kingstown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kingstown has an anchorage depth of about 30 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kingstown?
Port of Kingstown reports a maximum draft of 9.1 m, a maximum length of 260 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kingstown require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kingstown.
What type of harbor is Port of Kingstown?
Port of Kingstown is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kingstown have?
Port of Kingstown is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kingstown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →