Seaport · Bahamas
Port of Clifton Pier
Clifton Pier (Bahamas) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9995). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Bahamas
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BSCLP
- World Port Index no.
- 9995
- Coordinates
- 25.00°N, 77.55°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Bahama Islands
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 | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Tugs: assistance
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 8,650 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,660 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Clifton Pier, 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 Clifton Pier
Where is Port of Clifton Pier?
Clifton Pier (Bahamas) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 25.00°N, 77.55°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Clifton Pier?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BSCLP for Clifton Pier. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Clifton Pier from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,650 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,040 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Freeport (Bahamas), Miami, Port Everglades.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Clifton Pier?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Clifton Pier 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.