Seaport · US Virgin Islands
Port Alucroix
Port Alucroix (US Virgin Islands) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11336). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- US Virgin Islands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VIPAX
- World Port Index no.
- 11336
- Coordinates
- 17.70°N, 64.77°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- St Croix
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel 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) | 9,030 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,040 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Alucroix, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 5 - Gulf of Mexico Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Port Alucroix
Where is Port Alucroix?
Port Alucroix (US Virgin Islands) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 17.70°N, 64.77°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Alucroix?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VIPAX for Port Alucroix. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Alucroix from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,030 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,440 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 Port Alucroix?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Alucroix 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.