Seaport · Trinidad & Tobago
Port of Brighton
Brighton (Trinidad & Tobago) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11760). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Trinidad & Tobago
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TTLAB
- World Port Index no.
- 11760
- Coordinates
- 10.25°N, 61.63°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Trinidad
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 333.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,370 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,390 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Brighton, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Brighton
Where is Port of Brighton?
Brighton (Trinidad & Tobago) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.25°N, 61.63°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Brighton?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TTLAB for Brighton. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Brighton?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 333.0 m, draft 11.6 m for Brighton. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Brighton from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,370 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,820 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Cartagena (Colombia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Brighton?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Brighton through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.