Port of Limetree Bay (VILIB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Limetree Bay (UN/LOCODE VILIB) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in U.S. Virgin Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.7000° N, 64.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- St Croix
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Limetree Bay
Where is Port of Limetree Bay located?
Port of Limetree Bay is a seaport located in U.S. Virgin Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.7000° N, 64.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Limetree Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Limetree Bay is VILIB — country code VI, location code LIB.
How deep is Port of Limetree Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Limetree Bay has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Limetree Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Limetree Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Limetree Bay?
Port of Limetree Bay is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Limetree Bay have?
Port of Limetree Bay is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Limetree Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11335), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →