Seaport · St Helena
Port of North Point
North Point (St Helena) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46691). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- St Helena
- World Port Index no.
- 46691
- Coordinates
- 7.88°S, 14.37°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ascension
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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 | 7,330 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,310 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to North Point, 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 North Point
Where is Port of North Point?
North Point (St Helena) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 7.88°S, 14.37°W.
How far is North Point from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,320 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,310 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 North Point?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for North Point 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.