Seaport · Caribbean Netherlands
Port of Oranjestad
Oranjestad (Caribbean Netherlands) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11390). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Caribbean Netherlands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BQORA
- World Port Index no.
- 11390
- Coordinates
- 17.48°N, 62.98°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Saint Eustatius
- Other names
- Orange Baai; Orange Stad
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 18.6 m |
| Tidal range | 0.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 415.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 50.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 28.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 9,010 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,020 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,430 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Oranjestad, 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 Oranjestad
Where is Port of Oranjestad?
Oranjestad (Caribbean Netherlands) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 17.48°N, 62.98°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Oranjestad?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BQORA for Oranjestad. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Oranjestad?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 415.0 m, beam 50.0 m, draft 28.7 m for Oranjestad. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Oranjestad from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,010 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,430 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 Oranjestad?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Oranjestad 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.