Haiti

Port of Port Au Prince (HT PAP)

UN/LOCODE
HT PAP
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
12.5 m
Nearest city
Port-au-Prince
Body of water
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Haiti
Port of Port Au Prince, Haiti © Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger · Public domain
Port information
Region
HT-OU
Coordinates
18.5500, -72.3500 (18°33′N 72°21′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1 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 Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Mediterranean mooring Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
55.31
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
Distance to major hubs

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