Barbados

Port of Bridgetown (BB BGI)

Barbados
Port of Bridgetown, Barbados © CaribDigita · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE BB BGI
Coordinates 13.1000, -59.6333 (13°06′N 59°38′W)
Nearest city Bridgetown
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 0.6 m
Channel depth 12.5 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
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 up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #175
  • 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.
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