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Port-au-Prince

HTPAP🇭🇹Haiti

Port Location

About Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince is Haiti's primary seaport, serving the capital. It handles significant container traffic, along with bulk, general cargo, and tanker vessels. The port's operations are vital to the national economy.

Background
The Port international de Port-au-Prince is the seaport of the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince. It suffered catastrophic damage in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and reconstruction was completed in 2016. The port represents 80-90% of Port-au-Prince's container traffic, and has been described as "the jugular vein of the economy of Haiti." Since the beginning of the gang war in Haiti, the port has repeatedly been closed due to gang incursions.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Terminals
2

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Autorite Portuaire Nationale

Terminals (2)

PORT-AU-PRINCE CONTAINER TERMINAL (PAPCT)

CARIBBEAN PORT SERVICES (CPS)

Complexe APN, Boulevard La Saline, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

cps.ht →

TERMINAL VARREUX BOLLORE PORT-AU-PRINCE (TVB)

BOLLORE PORTS

1, Route du Terminal Varreux, Chancerelles, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

www.aglgroup.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
HTPAP
Country
🇭🇹Haiti
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
HT-OU
Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
18.5581°
Longitude
-72.3687°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11886693 →
Wikidata
Q7231072 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.apn.gouv.ht →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port-au-Prince?+
The approach to Port-au-Prince is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pointe Fantasque Lighthouse at 1.8 NM to the ESE with a nominal range of 9 NM. Other aids include Port-Au-Prince Range Front (1.8 NM ESE), Pointe Du Lamentin (2.4 NM W), Lafiteau Range Front (8 NM N), Lafiteau Range Rear (8.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port-au-Prince on?+
The Port-au-Prince is situated on the Caribbean Sea in HT. 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-au-Prince?+
You can track vessels near Port-au-Prince (HTPAP) 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 HTPAP on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port-au-Prince?+
The Port-au-Prince 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.
What is the Port-au-Prince?+
PORT AU PRINCE (UN/Locode: HTPAP), Haiti is a seaport located at approximately 18.55806° N, -72.36866° E.
Where is the Port-au-Prince located?+
Coordinates: 18.55806° N, -72.36866° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LAFITEAU — UN/Locode: HTLFF — 18.69048° N, -72.35703° EPETIT GOAVE — UN/Locode: HTPEG — 18.43000° N, -72.87000° ESAINT MARC — UN/Locode: HTSMC — 19.11067° N, -72.70422° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port-au-Prince?+
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-au-Prince?+
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-au-Prince?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Ro Ro and Tanker.