Port of Port Au Prince (HTPAP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Au Prince (UN/LOCODE HTPAP) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Haiti, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.5500° N, 72.3500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 16 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Haiti
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Au Prince
Where is Port of Port Au Prince located?
Port of Port Au Prince is a seaport located in Haiti, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.5500° N, 72.3500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Au Prince?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Au Prince is HTPAP — country code HT, location code PAP.
How deep is Port of Port Au Prince?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Au Prince has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 16 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Au Prince?
Port of Port Au Prince reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m, a maximum length of 190 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Au Prince require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Au Prince.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Au Prince?
Port of Port Au Prince is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Au Prince have?
Port of Port Au Prince is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Au Prince are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10880), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →