Port of St Johns (AGSJO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of St Johns (UN/LOCODE AGSJO) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Antigua and Barbuda, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.1167° N, 61.8500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Antigua and Barbuda
UN/LOCODE
AGSJO
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
17.1167° N, 61.8500° 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
15.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
14 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Antigua and Barbuda

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
45 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of St Johns

Where is Port of St Johns located?

Port of St Johns is a seaport located in Antigua and Barbuda, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.1167° N, 61.8500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of St Johns?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of St Johns is AGSJO — country code AG, location code SJO.

How deep is Port of St Johns?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of St Johns has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.

Does Port of St Johns require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of St Johns.

What type of harbor is Port of St Johns?

Port of St Johns is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of St Johns have?

Port of St Johns is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of St Johns are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →