Seaport · Guernsey
Port of Saint Sampson
Saint Sampson (Guernsey) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 35990). It lies on the English Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Guernsey
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GGSTS
- World Port Index no.
- 35990
- Coordinates
- 49.48°N, 2.52°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Channel Islands
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 8.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
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) | 5,640 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,660 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,160 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Saint Sampson, 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. 191 (Enroute) - English Channel.
Frequently asked questions about Saint Sampson
Where is Port of Saint Sampson?
Saint Sampson (Guernsey) lies on the English Channel, at about 49.48°N, 2.52°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Saint Sampson?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GGSTS for Saint Sampson. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Saint Sampson from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,640 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,160 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Southampton, Le Havre, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Saint Sampson?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Saint Sampson 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.