Port of Vieux Fort (LCVIF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Vieux Fort (UN/LOCODE LCVIF) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Saint Lucia, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 13.7167° N, 60.9667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container facilities.

Country
Saint Lucia
UN/LOCODE
LCVIF
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
13.7167° N, 60.9667° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
18.6 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
0.3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Saint Lucia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Vieux Fort (LCVIF)
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Distance
16 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vieux Fort

Where is Port of Vieux Fort located?

Port of Vieux Fort is a seaport located in Saint Lucia, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 13.7167° N, 60.9667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vieux Fort?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vieux Fort is LCVIF — country code LC, location code VIF.

How deep is Port of Vieux Fort?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vieux Fort has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Vieux Fort require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vieux Fort.

What type of harbor is Port of Vieux Fort?

Port of Vieux Fort is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Vieux Fort have?

Port of Vieux Fort is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Vieux Fort are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11620), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →