Seaport · St Lucia
Port of Castries
Castries (St Lucia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11630). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- St Lucia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- LCCAS
- World Port Index no.
- 11630
- Coordinates
- 14.02°N, 61.00°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Saint Lucia
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 22.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.6 m |
| Max vessel length | 304.8 m |
| Max vessel beam | 36.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 9,150 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,170 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Castries, 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. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Castries
Where is Port of Castries?
Castries (St Lucia) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 14.02°N, 61.00°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Castries?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE LCCAS for Castries. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Castries?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 304.8 m, beam 36.0 m, draft 10.4 m for Castries. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Castries have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Castries. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Castries from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,150 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,590 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 Castries?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Castries 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.