Saint Kitts and Nevis

Port of Basseterre (KN BAS)

UN/LOCODE
KN BAS
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
21.6 m
Nearest city
Basseterre
Body of water
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Port information
Coordinates
17.3000, -62.7167 (17°18′N 62°43′W)
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair
Anchorage depth
14 m
Cargo pier depth
7.9 m
Oil terminal depth
4.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
274 m × 8 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: 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
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies
Ratings
#156
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #156
21.81
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 21.81

Located in Saint Kitts and Nevis, the port of Basseterre serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Basseterre has a Very small harbor of the Open roadstead type. Ships approaching Basseterre work with a channel depth of 21.6 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Basseterre located?
Basseterre is a seaport in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Basseterre?
The UN/LOCODE for Basseterre is KN BAS.
What is the channel depth at Basseterre?
The channel depth at Basseterre is 21.6 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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