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Port of Castries

LCCAS🇱🇨Saint Lucia

Port Location

About Port of Castries

Castries is a natural, small harbor on Saint Lucia serving as the island's primary port. It handles container, general cargo, passenger, and tanker vessels. The port features mobile and fixed cranes with lifting capacities up to 100 MT.

Background
Castries is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia, an island country in the Caribbean. The urban area has a population of approximately 20,000, while the eponymous district has a population of just under 70,000, as of May 2013. The city covers 80 km2 (31 sq mi).

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
9.01m
Channel Depth
23ft
Elevation
45m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
N
Terminals
1

History

Established
1650

Terminals

PORT CASTRIES

SAINT LUCIA AIR AND SEA PORTS AUTHORITY (SLASPA)

PO Box 651, Manoel Street, Castries, Saint Lucia

www.slaspa.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
LCCAS
Country
🇱🇨Saint Lucia
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
14.0142°
Longitude
-61.0025°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11625 →
GeoNames ID
12719304 →
Wikidata
Q41699 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
castriescity.com →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Castries?+
The controlling depth at Castries is 9.01 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.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Castries?+
The approach to Castries is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tapion Rock Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Vigie (0.5 NM N), Cap Moule À Chique (18.5 NM S), Îlet Cabrit (24 NM NNE), Fort Saint-Louis (35.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Castries on?+
The Port of Castries is situated on the Caribbean Sea in LC. 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 Castries?+
You can track vessels near Castries (LCCAS) 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 LCCAS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Castries?+
The Port of Castries 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 Castries?+
CASTRIES (UN/Locode: LCCAS), Saint Lucia is a seaport located at approximately 14.01421° N, -61.00251° E.
Where is the Port of Castries located?+
Coordinates: 14.01421° N, -61.00251° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CUL DE SAC — UN/Locode: LCCDS — 13.98350° N, -61.01450° EVIEUX FORT — UN/Locode: LCVIF — 13.72050° N, -60.95650° ELE MARIN — UN/Locode: MQQMR — 14.46063° N, -60.87500° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Castries?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 21.6m - 22.9m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 9.01 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Castries?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Castries?+
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 and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Castries?+
Vessel types historically calling: Container, General Cargo, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro and Tanker.