Port of North Point: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of North Point is a small open roadstead harbor located in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 7.8833° S, 14.3667° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
7.8833° S, 14.3667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Anchorage Depth
3.4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Ascension

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Anchorage

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Distance
4 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of North Point

Where is Port of North Point located?

Port of North Point is a seaport located in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 7.8833° S, 14.3667° W.

How deep is Port of North Point?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of North Point has an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m.

What type of harbor is Port of North Point?

Port of North Point is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of North Point have?

Port of North Point is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of North Point are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46691), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →