Seaport · Bahamas
Port of South Riding Point
South Riding Point (Bahamas) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9987). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Bahamas
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- BSSRP
- World Port Index no.
- 9987
- Coordinates
- 26.62°N, 78.22°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Bahama Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 375.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 28.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
- Liquid bulk
- Oil terminal
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
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) | 8,540 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,560 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to South Riding Point, 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. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about South Riding Point
Where is Port of South Riding Point?
South Riding Point (Bahamas) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 26.62°N, 78.22°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of South Riding Point?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE BSSRP for South Riding Point. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is South Riding Point from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,540 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,940 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Freeport (Bahamas), Port Everglades, Miami.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from South Riding Point?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for South Riding Point 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.