Port of Nassau (BSNAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nassau (UN/LOCODE BSNAS) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 25.0833° N, 77.3500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Bahama Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nassau
Where is Port of Nassau located?
Port of Nassau is a seaport located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 25.0833° N, 77.3500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nassau?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nassau is BSNAS — country code BS, location code NAS.
How deep is Port of Nassau?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nassau has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Nassau?
Port of Nassau reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 360 m, a maximum beam of 67 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Nassau require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nassau.
What type of harbor is Port of Nassau?
Port of Nassau is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nassau have?
Port of Nassau is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nassau are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →