Port of Vieux Fort

The controlling depth at Vieux Fort is 8.01 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.

The approach to Vieux Fort is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cap Moule À Chique Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the SE. Other aids include Tapion Rock (18 NM N), Vigie (18.3 NM N), Fort Charlotte (37.7 NM SSW), Îlet Cabrit (40.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Vieux Fort 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 Vieux Fort (LCVIF) 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 LCVIF on the live map.

The Port of Vieux Fort is a port in LC. Its UN/LOCODE is LCVIF — 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 Vieux Fort 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.

VIEUX FORT (UN/Locode: LCVIF), Saint Lucia is a seaport located at approximately 13.72050° N, -60.95650° E.

Coordinates: 13.72050° N, -60.95650° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CUL DE SAC — UN/Locode: LCCDS — 13.98350° N, -61.01450° ECASTRIES — UN/Locode: LCCAS — 14.01421° N, -61.00251° EKINGSTOWN — UN/Locode: VCKTN — 13.15652° N, -61.23676° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 18.6m - 19.8m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 8.01 m.

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

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

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