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Port of Limetree Bay

VILIB🇻🇮Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Port Location

About Port of Limetree Bay

Limetree Bay is a U.S. Virgin Islands seaport historically handling bunkering, gas carriers, and tankers. It is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
8m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
D

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11335 →
GeoNames ID
12196103 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
VILIB
Country
🇻🇮Virgin Islands (U.S.)
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
17.6933°
Longitude
-64.7507°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Limetree Bay?+
The approach to Limetree Bay is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fort Louise Augusta Lighthouse at 4.9 NM to the NE. Other aids include Hams Bluff (8.2 NM WNW), Buck Island (36 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Limetree Bay on?+
The Port of Limetree Bay 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.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Limetree Bay?+
You can track vessels near Limetree Bay (VILIB) 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 VILIB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Limetree Bay?+
The Port of Limetree Bay 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.
What is the Port of Limetree Bay?+
ST CROIX (UN/Locode: VILIB), Virgin Islands (U.S.) is a seaport located at approximately 17.69334° N, -64.75066° E.
Where is the Port of Limetree Bay located?+
Coordinates: 17.69334° N, -64.75066° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT ALUCROIX — UN/Locode: VIPAX — 17.70000° N, -64.75000° ECHRISTIANSTED — UN/Locode: VICTD — 17.74945° N, -64.70451° ENORMAN ISLAND — UN/Locode: VGNIS — 18.31761° N, -64.61513° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Limetree Bay?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Limetree Bay?+
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.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Limetree Bay?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bunkering, Gas Carrier and Tanker.