Seaport · US Virgin Islands
Port of Frederiksted
Frederiksted (US Virgin Islands) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11330). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- US Virgin Islands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VIFRD
- World Port Index no.
- 11330
- Coordinates
- 17.72°N, 64.88°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- St Croix
- 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 | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 15.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
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) | 9,030 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,040 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Frederiksted, 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 Frederiksted
Where is Port of Frederiksted?
Frederiksted (US Virgin Islands) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 17.72°N, 64.88°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Frederiksted?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VIFRD for Frederiksted. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Frederiksted from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,030 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,440 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 Frederiksted?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Frederiksted 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.