Seaport · St Helena
Port of Georgetown
Georgetown (St Helena) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46670). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- St Helena
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SHASI
- World Port Index no.
- 46670
- Coordinates
- 7.93°S, 14.42°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ascension
- Other names
- Clarence Bay; Table Bay; English Bay
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 7,320 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,340 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,320 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Georgetown, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown
Where is Port of Georgetown?
Georgetown (St Helena) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 7.93°S, 14.42°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Georgetown?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SHASI for Georgetown. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Georgetown?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 9.7 m for Georgetown. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Georgetown from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,320 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,320 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Abidjan, Tema, Lomé.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Georgetown?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Georgetown 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.