Seaport · Bahamas
Port of Matthew Town
Matthew Town (Bahamas) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10010). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Bahamas
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BSMAT
- World Port Index no.
- 10010
- Coordinates
- 20.95°N, 73.68°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Bahama Islands
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
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 available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel 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) | 8,900 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,920 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,300 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Matthew Town, 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 Matthew Town
Where is Port of Matthew Town?
Matthew Town (Bahamas) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 20.95°N, 73.68°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Matthew Town?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BSMAT for Matthew Town. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Matthew Town from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,900 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,300 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kingston, Caucedo, Freeport (Bahamas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Matthew Town?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Matthew Town 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.