Barbados

Port of Bridgetown (BB BGI)

UN/LOCODE
BB BGI
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
12.5 m
Nearest city
Bridgetown
Body of water
North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Barbados
Port of Bridgetown, Barbados © CaribDigita · Public domain
Port information
Coordinates
13.1000, -59.6333 (13°06′N 59°38′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
0.6 m
Anchorage depth
9 m
Cargo pier depth
11 m
Oil terminal depth
12.5 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
362.1 m × 47 m × 9.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
#175
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #175
71.44
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 71.44

Bridgetown operates as a working harbor in Barbados, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Bridgetown. Draft at the approach to Bridgetown is constrained by a 12.5 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Bridgetown located?
Bridgetown is a seaport in Barbados.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bridgetown?
The UN/LOCODE for Bridgetown is BB BGI.
What is the channel depth at Bridgetown?
The channel depth at Bridgetown is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
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