Port of Cockburn Town

BSCBT🇧🇸Bahamas

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About Port of Cockburn Town

Cockburn Town is a port in the Bahamas, located on San Salvador Island. It serves as a harbor for various vessel types.

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Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
BS-SS
Latitude
24.0333°
Longitude
-74.5167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BSCBT
Country
🇧🇸Bahamas
Time Zone
UTC-5

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
10006 →
Wikidata
Q111386665 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Cockburn Town?

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The approach to Cockburn Town is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is San Salvador Lighthouse at 5.3 NM to the NE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Cockburn Town on?

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The Port of Cockburn Town is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in BS. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Cockburn Town?

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You can track vessels near Cockburn Town (BSCBT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Cockburn Town?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE BSCBT mean?

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The first two characters, BS, are the ISO country code for BS. 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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Cockburn Town?

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The Port of Cockburn Town operates in the UTC-5 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.