Port of Victoria (SCPOV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Victoria (UN/LOCODE SCPOV) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Seychelles, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 4.6167° S, 55.4500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Seychelles
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Victoria
Where is Port of Victoria located?
Port of Victoria is a seaport located in Seychelles, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 4.6167° S, 55.4500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Victoria?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Victoria is SCPOV — country code SC, location code POV.
How deep is Port of Victoria?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Victoria has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Victoria?
Port of Victoria reports a maximum draft of 12 m, a maximum length of 210 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Victoria require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Victoria.
What type of harbor is Port of Victoria?
Port of Victoria is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Victoria have?
Port of Victoria is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Victoria are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47220), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →