Port of Little Stirrup Cay

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About Port of Little Stirrup Cay

Also known as: Slaughter Harbour

Little Stirrup Cay is an anchorage located in the Bahamas. It serves as a port of call, primarily for cruise ships.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Region

Subdivision
BS-BY
Latitude
25.8167°
Longitude
-77.9333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BSCOC
Country
🇧🇸Bahamas
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3571438 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Little Stirrup Cay?

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The approach to Little Stirrup Cay is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse at 1.8 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Whale Point (26.3 NM SSE), Abaco (40.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Little Stirrup Cay?

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The Port of Little Stirrup Cay is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Little Stirrup Cay?

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You can track vessels near Little Stirrup Cay (BSCOC) 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 Little Stirrup Cay?

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The Port of Little Stirrup Cay is a port in BS. Its UN/LOCODE is BSCOC — 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 BSCOC 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 Little Stirrup Cay?

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The Port of Little Stirrup Cay 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.