Seaport · Trinidad & Tobago
Port of Pointe A Pierre
Pointe A Pierre (Trinidad & Tobago) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11730). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Trinidad & Tobago
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TTPTP
- World Port Index no.
- 11730
- Coordinates
- 10.32°N, 61.47°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Trinidad
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
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 | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 236.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.3 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.8 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 290.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 15.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Liquid bulk
- Oil terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 9,360 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,380 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,810 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pointe A Pierre, 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 Pointe A Pierre
Where is Port of Pointe A Pierre?
Pointe A Pierre (Trinidad & Tobago) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.32°N, 61.47°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pointe A Pierre?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TTPTP for Pointe A Pierre. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Pointe A Pierre?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 236.0 m, beam 32.3 m, draft 11.8 m for Pointe A Pierre. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Pointe A Pierre from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,360 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,810 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 Pointe A Pierre?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pointe A Pierre 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.