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Port of Sint Eustatius

BQEUX🇧🇶Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Port Location

About Port of Sint Eustatius

This seaport serves the island of Sint Eustatius in the Dutch Caribbean. Historically, it has handled bulk carriers, gas carriers, and tankers.

Background
Sint Eustatius, known locally as Statia, is an island in the Caribbean. It is a special municipality of the Netherlands.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
17.4958°
Longitude
-62.9995°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q26180 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.statiagovernment.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BQEUX
Country
🇧🇶Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Time Zone
UTC-4

Operations & Services

History

Established
2010

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sint Eustatius?+
The approach to Sint Eustatius is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is St. Kitts National Museum Lighthouse at 19.9 NM to the SE. Other aids include Fort Gustave (25.8 NM NNE), Groot Baai (31.3 NM N), Marigot (34.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Sint Eustatius on?+
The Port of Sint Eustatius is situated on the Caribbean Sea in BQ. 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 Sint Eustatius?+
You can track vessels near Sint Eustatius (BQEUX) 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 BQEUX on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sint Eustatius?+
The Port of Sint Eustatius 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 Sint Eustatius?+
SINT EUSTATIUS (UN/Locode: BQEUX), Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba is a seaport located at approximately 17.49580° N, -62.99951° E.
Where is the Port of Sint Eustatius located?+
Coordinates: 17.49580° N, -62.99951° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ST KITTS — UN/Locode: KNBAS — 17.28948° N, -62.71807° EGUSTAVIA — UN/Locode: BLSBH — 17.89959° N, -62.85172° ECHARLESTOWN — UN/Locode: KNCHA — 17.13062° N, -62.62868° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Sint Eustatius?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Sint Eustatius?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Sint Eustatius?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier and Tanker.