Port of South Riding Point (BSSRP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of South Riding Point (UN/LOCODE BSSRP) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 26.6167° N, 78.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, liquid bulk, oil terminal facilities.

Country
The Bahamas
UN/LOCODE
BSSRP
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
26.6167° N, 78.2167° 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
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
23.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Bahama Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesLiquid BulkOil Terminal

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Distance
31 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of South Riding Point

Where is Port of South Riding Point located?

Port of South Riding Point is a seaport located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 26.6167° N, 78.2167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of South Riding Point?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of South Riding Point is BSSRP — country code BS, location code SRP.

How deep is Port of South Riding Point?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of South Riding Point has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m.

Does Port of South Riding Point require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of South Riding Point.

What type of harbor is Port of South Riding Point?

Port of South Riding Point is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of South Riding Point have?

Port of South Riding Point is recorded as offering wharves, liquid bulk, oil terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of South Riding Point are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9987), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →