Port Alucroix

The controlling depth at Port Alucroix is 10.06 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 Alucroix is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fort Louise Augusta Lighthouse at 5.3 NM to the NE. Other aids include Hams Bluff (7.3 NM NW), Buck Island (35.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port Alucroix 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 Port Alucroix (VIPAX) 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 VIPAX on the live map.

The Port Alucroix 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 ALUCROIX (UN/Locode: VIPAX), Virgin Islands (U.S.) is a seaport located at approximately 17.70000° N, -64.75000° E.

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

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 10.06 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 and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.