Port of Cul de Sac

The approach to Cul de Sac is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tapion Rock Lighthouse at 2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Vigie (2.5 NM NNE), Cap Moule À Chique (16.9 NM SSE), Îlet Cabrit (26 NM NNE), Fort Saint-Louis (37 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Cul de Sac 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.

You can track vessels near Cul de Sac (LCCDS) 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 LCCDS on the live map.

The Port of Cul de Sac is a port in LC. Its UN/LOCODE is LCCDS — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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

The Port of Cul de Sac 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.

CUL DE SAC (UN/Locode: LCCDS), Saint Lucia is a seaport located at approximately 13.98350° N, -61.01450° E.

Coordinates: 13.98350° N, -61.01450° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CASTRIES — UN/Locode: LCCAS — 14.01421° N, -61.00251° EVIEUX FORT — UN/Locode: LCVIF — 13.72050° N, -60.95650° ELE MARIN — UN/Locode: MQQMR — 14.46063° N, -60.87500° E

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.