Port of Union Island

VCUNI🇻🇨Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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About Port of Union Island

This harbor serves Union Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is a small port located southwest of the main island, facilitating local and regional maritime traffic.

Background
Union Island is part of the nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It has a surface of 9 square kilometres (3.5 sq mi) and lies about 200 km west-southwest of Barbados within view of the islands of Carriacou and the mainland of Grenada, which lies directly south.

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Elevation
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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11281279 →
Wikidata
Q536311 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
VCUNI
Country
🇻🇨Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
12.5966°
Longitude
-61.4141°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Union Island?

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The approach to Union Island is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fort Charlotte Lighthouse at 35.2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Pointe Saline (38.4 NM SSW), Swedish Lightship 23 Västra Banken (40 NM SSW), Prickly Point (41.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Union Island on?

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The Port of Union Island is situated on the Caribbean Sea in VC. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Union Island?

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You can track vessels near Union Island (VCUNI) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Union Island?

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The Port of Union Island is a port in VC. Its UN/LOCODE is VCUNI — 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 VCUNI mean?

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The first two characters, VC, are the ISO country code for VC. 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 Union Island?

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The Port of Union Island 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.