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Berthing capacity

Particulars for each port: dimensions, depths, equipment and security. Figures are taken from the Authority's specification sheets.

At a glance

Compare the ports

Port	Max vessel length	Depth at tide	Cargo pier depth	Max height	Ro-Ro width x draft	Operating hours
Providenciales	265 ft	4 metres	4 metres	6 metres (approx.)	45 ft x 8 ft	7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon – Fri
Grand Turk	260 ft	Starboard 7 metres / Port 4 metres	7 metres (approx.)	—	25 ft x 8 ft	7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon – Fri
South Caicos	236 ft	4 metres	4 metres	5 metres	15 m	8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Mon – Fri
North Caicos Community	—	—	—	—	—	8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Mon – Fri

Depths are approximate and represent normal tides. The tidal range accounts for 1.12 m / 3.7 ft either way.

Port particulars

Full specifications

Providenciales

South Dock — the Authority's head office and the islands' principal cargo gateway.

21° 45.46' N 72° 15.34' W

265 ft Max vessel length

4 metres Depth at tide

4 metres Cargo pier depth

6 metres (approx.) Max height

45 ft Ro-Ro width

8 ft Ro-Ro draft

Seaport type International / Local

Ownership Public

Operation Operational

Operating hours 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon – Fri

Oil terminal depth No

Ro-Ro berth Yes

Ro-Ro max dimensions 45 ft wide x 8 ft draft

Dry dock Yes

Repairs No

Shelter No

Secure storage Yes

Loading equipment 3 forklifts, 1 Jackie truck, 1 Toplift loader, 1 Toppick loader, 1 front loader and 2 cranes

Cranes 1 crane 94,000 tons and 1 crane 100,000 tons

Tugboat / barges Available on request

Security Perimeter fence, lighting, CCTV and security officers

Contact Walter S. Hanchell, Snr Port Facility Security Officer / Harbour Master

Telephone (649) 941-3662

Information source TCI Ports Authority

Grand Turk

Serving the capital island, its residents, government traffic and visiting vessels.

21° 26.1' N 71° 08.51' W

260 ft Max vessel length

Starboard 7 metres / Port 4 metres Depth at tide

7 metres (approx.) Cargo pier depth

25 ft Ro-Ro width

8 ft Ro-Ro draft

Seaport type International / Local

Ownership Public

Operation Operational

Operating hours 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon – Fri

Oil terminal depth Not applicable

Ro-Ro berth Yes

Ro-Ro max dimensions 25 ft wide x 8 ft draft

Dry dock No

Repairs No

Shelter No

Secure storage Customs warehouse adjacent

Loading equipment 2 forklifts, 1 Jackie truck, 2 Toplift loaders and 2 cranes

Cranes 2 cranes

Tugboat / barges Available on request

Security Perimeter fence, lighting, CCTV and security officers

Contact Keith Simons, Port Facility Security Officer / Harbour Master

Telephone 649-332-0214

Information source Ports Authority Building, 649-946-1613

South Caicos

The eastern gateway, long tied to the island's fishing industry and regional trade.

21° 29.38' N 71° 32.10' W

236 ft Max vessel length

4 metres Depth at tide

4 metres Cargo pier depth

5 metres Max height

15 m Ro-Ro width

Seaport type International / Local

Ownership Public / TCI Ports Authority

Operation Operational

Operating hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Mon – Fri

Oil terminal depth No

Ro-Ro berth Yes

Ro-Ro max dimensions 15 metres

Dry dock No

Repairs No

Shelter Yes

Secure storage No

Loading equipment Private, upon request

Cranes None

Tugboat / barges None

Security Perimeter fence, lighting and security officers

Contact Anita Clare

Telephone 649-241-8034

Information source TCI Ports Authority

North Caicos

A community facility keeping supplies and inter-island traffic moving for the northern cays.

Specifications for this port are being compiled.

Before you sail

Confirm before arrival

Every figure on this page is indicative. Confirm berth availability, draft and any restriction with the port before committing a vessel, and check the schedule with your shipping line.

Vessel schedule

Map of the Turks and Caicos Islands showing the four ports

Need to reach the Authority?

Agents, shippers, crews and members of the public are all welcome to get in touch. Our head office is at South Dock, Providenciales.