Seaport · US Virgin Islands
Port of Charlotte Amalie
Charlotte Amalie (US Virgin Islands) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11310). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- US Virgin Islands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VICHA
- World Port Index no.
- 11310
- Coordinates
- 18.35°N, 64.93°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- St Thomas
- Other names
- St Thomas Harbor
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 8,990 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,400 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Charlotte Amalie, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 5 - Gulf of Mexico Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Amalie
Where is Port of Charlotte Amalie?
Charlotte Amalie (US Virgin Islands) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 18.35°N, 64.93°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Charlotte Amalie?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VICHA for Charlotte Amalie. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Charlotte Amalie from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,990 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,400 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Kingston.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Charlotte Amalie?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Charlotte Amalie 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.