Bahamas

Port of Nassau (BS NAS)

Bahamas
Port of Nassau, Bahamas © Bluerasberry · CC BY 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE BS NAS
Coordinates 25.0833, -77.3500 (25°05′N 77°21′W)
Nearest city Nassau
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 0.9 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 14 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 360 m × 67 m × 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #220
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 37.88

Nassau is a seaport on the coast of Bahamas, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 11.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Nassau located?
Nassau is a seaport in Bahamas.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nassau?
The UN/LOCODE for Nassau is BS NAS.
What is the channel depth at Nassau?
The channel depth at Nassau is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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