Seaport · Antarctica
Port Foster
Port Foster (Antarctica) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 63095). It lies on the Bransfield Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Antarctica
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AQPFS
- World Port Index no.
- 63095
- Coordinates
- 62.95°S, 60.63°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bransfield Strait; Drake Passage; South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Antarctica
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
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) | 7,630 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,620 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,230 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Foster, 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. 200 (Planning Guide & Enroute) - Antarctica.
Frequently asked questions about Port Foster
Where is Port Foster?
Port Foster (Antarctica) lies on the Bransfield Strait, at about 62.95°S, 60.63°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Foster?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AQPFS for Port Foster. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Foster from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,630 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,230 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montevideo, Buenos Aires, San Antonio (Chile).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Foster?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Foster 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.