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.

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.

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.

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.

The Port of Bridgetown is a port in BB. Its UN/LOCODE is BBBGI — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, BB, are the ISO country code for BB. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

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.

BRIDGETOWN (UN/Locode: BBBGI), Barbados is a seaport located at approximately 13.10417° N, -59.63137° E.

Coordinates: 13.10417° N, -59.63137° E. Nearby terminals/ports:OISTINS — UN/Locode: BBOST — 13.05743° N, -59.53882° E

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.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.