Haiti

Port of Port Au Prince (HT PAP)

Haiti
Port of Port Au Prince, Haiti © Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE HT PAP
Coordinates 18.5500, -72.3500 (18°33′N 72°21′W)
Region HT-OU
Nearest city Port-au-Prince
Body of water Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Open roadstead
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 16 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 190 m × 8.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs None
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 55.31

Port Au Prince is a seaport on the coast of Haiti, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Open roadstead layout. The channel depth runs to 12.5 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Port-au-Prince, the nearest major population center.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Port Au Prince located?
Port Au Prince is a seaport in Haiti, near Port-au-Prince.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Au Prince?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Au Prince is HT PAP.
What is the channel depth at Port Au Prince?
The channel depth at Port Au Prince is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
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