Port of Port Alucroix (VIPAX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Alucroix (UN/LOCODE VIPAX) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in U.S. Virgin Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.7000° N, 64.7667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- St Croix
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Alucroix
Where is Port of Port Alucroix located?
Port of Port Alucroix is a seaport located in U.S. Virgin Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.7000° N, 64.7667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Alucroix?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Alucroix is VIPAX — country code VI, location code PAX.
How deep is Port of Port Alucroix?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Alucroix has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Port Alucroix require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Alucroix.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Alucroix?
Port of Port Alucroix is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Alucroix have?
Port of Port Alucroix is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Alucroix are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11336), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →