Port of Philipsburg (SXPHI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Philipsburg (UN/LOCODE SXPHI) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Sint Maarten, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.0167° N, 63.0500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 8 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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
- St Martin
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Philipsburg
Where is Port of Philipsburg located?
Port of Philipsburg is a seaport located in Sint Maarten, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.0167° N, 63.0500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Philipsburg?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Philipsburg is SXPHI — country code SX, location code PHI.
How deep is Port of Philipsburg?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Philipsburg has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 8 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Philipsburg?
Port of Philipsburg reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum length of 326.1 m, a maximum beam of 47 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Philipsburg require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Philipsburg.
What type of harbor is Port of Philipsburg?
Port of Philipsburg is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Philipsburg have?
Port of Philipsburg is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Philipsburg are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →