Seaport · St Lucia
Port of Vieux Fort
Vieux Fort (St Lucia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11620). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- St Lucia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- LCVIF
- World Port Index no.
- 11620
- Coordinates
- 13.72°N, 60.97°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Saint Lucia
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 18.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 9,170 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,190 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,610 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Vieux Fort, 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 Vieux Fort
Where is Port of Vieux Fort?
Vieux Fort (St Lucia) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 13.72°N, 60.97°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vieux Fort?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE LCVIF for Vieux Fort. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
Does Vieux Fort have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Vieux Fort. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Vieux Fort from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,170 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,610 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 Vieux Fort?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Vieux Fort 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.