Port of Point Lisas

The controlling depth at Point Lisas is 11.59 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 Point Lisas is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is La Carrière Lighthouse at 4.5 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Sea Lots Channel Range Front (15 NM N), Port-of-Spain (15.3 NM N), Grier Channel Range Front (15.8 NM N), Grier Channel Range Rear (15.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Point Lisas 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 Point Lisas (TTPTS) 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 TTPTS on the live map.

The Port of Point Lisas is a port in TT. Its UN/LOCODE is TTPTS — 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, TT, are the ISO country code for TT. 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 Point Lisas 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.

POINT LISAS (UN/Locode: TTPTS), Trinidad and Tobago is a seaport located at approximately 10.39290° N, -61.49399° E.

Coordinates: 10.39290° N, -61.49399° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CLAXTON BAY — UN/Locode: TTCLA — 10.35000° N, -61.47000° EPOINTE A PIERRE — UN/Locode: TTPTP — 10.32650° N, -61.47350° ELA BREA — UN/Locode: TTLAB — 10.25150° N, -61.63300° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 11.59 m.

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, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

Ship suppliers include Whale Maritime.