Seaport · Trinidad & Tobago
Port of Point Fortin
Point Fortin (Trinidad & Tobago) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11770). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Trinidad & Tobago
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TTPTF
- World Port Index no.
- 11770
- Coordinates
- 10.20°N, 61.70°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Trinidad
- Other names
- Point Guapo; Port Fortin
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
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) | 9,370 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,390 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Point Fortin, 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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Point Fortin
Where is Port of Point Fortin?
Point Fortin (Trinidad & Tobago) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.20°N, 61.70°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Point Fortin?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TTPTF for Point Fortin. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Point Fortin from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,370 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,820 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Cartagena (Colombia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Point Fortin?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Point Fortin 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.