Port of Christiansted, Saint Croix

The controlling depth at Christiansted, Saint Croix is 4.26 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 Christiansted, Saint Croix is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fort Louise Augusta Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Hams Bluff (9.6 NM W), Buck Island (33.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Christiansted, Saint Croix is situated on the Caribbean Sea in VI. 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 Christiansted, Saint Croix (VICTD) 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 VICTD on the live map.

The Port of Christiansted, Saint Croix 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.

CHRISTIANSTED (UN/Locode: VICTD), Virgin Islands (U.S.) is a seaport located at approximately 17.74945° N, -64.70451° E.

Coordinates: 17.74945° N, -64.70451° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT ALUCROIX — UN/Locode: VIPAX — 17.70000° N, -64.75000° EST CROIX — UN/Locode: VILIB — 17.69334° N, -64.75066° ENORMAN ISLAND — UN/Locode: VGNIS — 18.31761° N, -64.61513° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 1.8m - 3m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 4.26 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: not 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: Tanker.