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Port of Philipsburg

SXPHI🇸🇽Sint Maarten

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About Port of Philipsburg

This marina serves as a primary port of entry for Sint Maarten. It is situated on the southern coast of the island, facilitating tourism and general maritime traffic.

Background
Philipsburg is the main town and capital of Sint Maarten, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is located on the southern coast of Saint Martin island, between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. It serves as the main port of entry, with the major airport and port located in the vicinity. Tourism is the main economic activity, supported by extensive lodgings and cultural activities. As of 2017, the town had 1,894 inhabitants.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11372 →
GeoNames ID
6985440 →
Wikidata
Q30958 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portstmaarten.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SXPHI
Country
🇸🇽Sint Maarten
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
18.0130°
Longitude
-63.0468°

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Philipsburg?

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The approach to Philipsburg is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Groot Baai Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the W. Other aids include Marigot (4.2 NM NNW), Fort Gustave (13 NM ESE), Sombrero (40.7 NM NNW), St. Kitts National Museum (46.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Philipsburg on?

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The Port of Philipsburg is situated on the Caribbean Sea in SX. 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 of Philipsburg?

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You can track vessels near Philipsburg (SXPHI) 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 SXPHI on the live map.

Where is the Port of Philipsburg?

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The Port of Philipsburg is a port in SX. Its UN/LOCODE is SXPHI — 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 SXPHI mean?

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The first two characters, SX, are the ISO country code for SX. 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 Philipsburg?

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The Port of Philipsburg 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.