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Port of South Caicos

TCXSC🇹🇨Turks and Caicos Islands

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About Port of South Caicos

Also known as: Cockburn Harbour, East Harbour

This harbor on South Caicos Island serves the local fishing industry. It handles small commercial fishing vessels and is a base for recreational fishing and diving activities.

Background
South Caicos is the seventh-largest island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago, with a land area of 21.2 square kilometres. South Caicos is known for excellent fishing, both deep-sea and bone fishing, and scuba diving. South Caicos was formerly a salt exporter; the island still hosts a network of salt pans as a reminder of the industry. Today, the island's main income is derived from small-scale commercial fishing.

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Elevation
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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3577028 →
Wikidata
Q1814473 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
TCXSC
Country
🇹🇨Turks and Caicos Islands
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
21.4918°
Longitude
-71.5339°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of South Caicos?

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The approach to South Caicos is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Grand Turk Lighthouse at 22.4 NM to the E. Other aids include Big Sand Cay (24.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of South Caicos on?

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The Port of South Caicos is situated on the Caribbean Sea in TC. 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 South Caicos?

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You can track vessels near South Caicos (TCXSC) 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 TCXSC on the live map.

Where is the Port of South Caicos?

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The Port of South Caicos is a port in TC. Its UN/LOCODE is TCXSC — 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 TCXSC mean?

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The first two characters, TC, are the ISO country code for TC. 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 South Caicos?

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The Port of South Caicos 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.