Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai (AWSNL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai (UN/LOCODE AWSNL) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Aruba, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 12.4333° N, 69.9167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Aruba
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai
Where is Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai located?
Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai is a seaport located in Aruba, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 12.4333° N, 69.9167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai is AWSNL — country code AW, location code SNL.
How deep is Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai.
What type of harbor is Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai?
Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai have?
Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sint Nicolaas Baai are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11830), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →