Seaport · Sint Maarten
Port of Philipsburg
Philipsburg (Sint Maarten) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11370). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sint Maarten
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SXPHI
- World Port Index no.
- 11370
- Coordinates
- 18.02°N, 63.05°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- St Martin
- Other names
- Filipsburg; Grand Bay; Groote Baai
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 21.6 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 8.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 326.1 m |
| Max vessel beam | 47.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
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) | 8,980 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,000 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,400 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Philipsburg, 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 Philipsburg
Where is Port of Philipsburg?
Philipsburg (Sint Maarten) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 18.02°N, 63.05°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Philipsburg?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SXPHI for Philipsburg. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Philipsburg?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 326.1 m, beam 47.0 m, draft 10.0 m for Philipsburg. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Philipsburg have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Philipsburg. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Philipsburg from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,980 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,400 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 Philipsburg?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Philipsburg 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.