Port of Stanley (FKPSY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Stanley (UN/LOCODE FKPSY) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 51.7000° S, 57.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Falkland Islands
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Stanley
Where is Port of Stanley located?
Port of Stanley is a seaport located in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 51.7000° S, 57.8333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Stanley?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Stanley is FKPSY — country code FK, location code PSY.
How deep is Port of Stanley?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Stanley has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Stanley?
Port of Stanley reports a maximum draft of 8.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Stanley require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Stanley, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Stanley?
Port of Stanley is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Stanley have?
Port of Stanley is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Stanley are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →