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Port of Bridgetown

BBBGI🇧🇧Barbados

Port Location

About Port of Bridgetown

Also known as: Bridgetown Harbour, New Deep Water Harbour

This seaport on the southwest coast of Barbados handles all of the country's international bulk ship-based trade and commerce. It serves as a port of entry for southern-Caribbean cruise ships and accommodates a wide range of vessel types.

Background
The Port of Bridgetown, is a seaport in Bridgetown on the southwest coast of Barbados. Situated at the North-Western end of Carlisle Bay, the harbour handles all of the country's international bulk ship-based trade and commerce. In addition to international-shipping the Deep Water Harbour is the port of entry for southern-Caribbean cruise ships. The port is one of three designated ports of entry in Barbados, along with the privately owned Port Saint Charles marina and the Sir Grantley Adams International Airport. The port's time zone is GMT −4, and it handles roughly 700,000 cruise passengers and 900,000 tonnes of containerised cargo per year.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
9.06m
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3374035 →
Wikidata
Q7231089 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.barbadosport.com →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BBBGI
Country
🇧🇧Barbados
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
13.1042°
Longitude
-59.6314°

Terminals

BARBADOS PORT INC

BARBADOS PORT INC. (BPI)

Cube Blue, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown, St. Michael BB 11142, Barbados

www.barbadosport.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Bridgetown?+
The controlling depth at Bridgetown is 9.06 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bridgetown?+
The approach to Bridgetown is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bridgetown Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the NE. Other aids include Needhams Point (1.9 NM SE), Oistins Fishing Jetty (1.9 NM SE), Ragged Point (12.1 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Bridgetown on?+
The Port of Bridgetown is situated on the Caribbean Sea in BB. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Bridgetown?+
You can track vessels near Bridgetown (BBBGI) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for BBBGI on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bridgetown?+
The Port of Bridgetown operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Bridgetown?+
BRIDGETOWN (UN/Locode: BBBGI), Barbados is a seaport located at approximately 13.10417° N, -59.63137° E.
Where is the Port of Bridgetown located?+
Coordinates: 13.10417° N, -59.63137° E. Nearby terminals/ports:OISTINS — UN/Locode: BBOST — 13.05743° N, -59.53882° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Bridgetown?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 9.06 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Bridgetown?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Bridgetown?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Bridgetown?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.