Port Of Spain (TTPOS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port Of Spain (UN/LOCODE TTPOS) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Trinidad and Tobago, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.6500° N, 61.5167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Trinidad
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Of Spain
Where is Port Of Spain located?
Port Of Spain is a seaport located in Trinidad and Tobago, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.6500° N, 61.5167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port Of Spain?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Of Spain is TTPOS — country code TT, location code POS.
How deep is Port Of Spain?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port Of Spain has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port Of Spain?
Port Of Spain reports a maximum draft of 11.4 m, a maximum length of 333.3 m, a maximum beam of 38.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port Of Spain require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port Of Spain.
What type of harbor is Port Of Spain?
Port Of Spain is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port Of Spain have?
Port Of Spain is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port Of Spain are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →