Port of Scarborough (TTSCA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Scarborough (UN/LOCODE TTSCA) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Trinidad and Tobago, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 11.1833° N, 60.7333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage, ro-ro facilities.

Country
Trinidad and Tobago
UN/LOCODE
TTSCA
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
11.1833° N, 60.7333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
8 m
Max Vessel Length
157.6 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Tobago

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
AnchorageRo-Ro

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Port of Scarborough (TTSCA)
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Distance
56 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Scarborough

Where is Port of Scarborough located?

Port of Scarborough is a seaport located in Trinidad and Tobago, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 11.1833° N, 60.7333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Scarborough?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Scarborough is TTSCA — country code TT, location code SCA.

How deep is Port of Scarborough?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Scarborough has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Scarborough?

Port of Scarborough reports a maximum draft of 8 m, a maximum length of 157.6 m, a maximum beam of 25.3 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Scarborough require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Scarborough.

What type of harbor is Port of Scarborough?

Port of Scarborough is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Scarborough have?

Port of Scarborough is recorded as offering anchorage, ro-ro facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Scarborough are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →