Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Limited
- Drydock type: Small
- Railway type: Medium
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about NASSAU port (BSNAS) — Bahamas (the)
Key information on NASSAU Port.
NASSAU (UN/Locode: BSNAS), Bahamas (the) is a seaport located at approximately 25.07979° N, -77.33700° E.
What type of vessels NASSAU Port handles?
Port usage is Other (47.15%), Cargo (23.32%), Passenger (20.21%) and Tanker (9.33%).
Where is NASSAU Port located?
Coordinates: 25.07979° N, -77.33700° E.
- CLIFTON POINT — UN/Locode: BSCLP — 25.00000° N, -77.55000° E
- ANDROS TOWN, ANDROS ISLAND — UN/Locode: BSASD — 24.72000° N, -77.79000° E
- HARBOUR ISLAND — UN/Locode: BSHBI — 25.49025° N, -76.63821° E
What are the key facilities and depths at NASSAU Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 11.03 m.
What restrictions apply at NASSAU Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do NASSAU Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 66; max draft: 13.52; max DWT: 56,025; max GT: 227700; max NT: 189971; min LOA: 11; min beam: 4; min draft: 1.65; min DWT: 30; min GT: 392; min NT: 126 and build year: 1966.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | BSNAS |
| Latitude / Longitude | 25.08º, -77.34º |
| Country | Bahamas |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 11.03 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
