Port-of-Spain

The controlling depth at Port-of-Spain is 9.75 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 Port-of-Spain is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Grier Channel Range Front Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Grier Channel Range Rear (0.4 NM NNW), Port-of-Spain (0.5 NM E), Sea Lots Channel Range Front (1.4 NM ESE), Crew's Inn Marina (7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port-of-Spain is situated on the Caribbean Sea in TT. 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 Port-of-Spain (TTPOS) 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 TTPOS on the live map.

The Port-of-Spain 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.

PORT OF SPAIN (UN/Locode: TTPOS), Trinidad and Tobago is a seaport located at approximately 10.64829° N, -61.51754° E.

Coordinates: 10.64829° N, -61.51754° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CHAGUARAMAS — UN/Locode: TTCHA — 10.67383° N, -61.64383° EPOINT LISAS — UN/Locode: TTPTS — 10.39290° N, -61.49399° ECLAXTON BAY — UN/Locode: TTCLA — 10.35000° N, -61.47000° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 9.75 m.

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

Communication & port formalities — telephone: 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: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

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

Ship suppliers include Whale Maritime and HARBOR EAGLE GEMİCİLİK LLC.