Port of Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France is an open-roadstead anchorage in Martinique, registered under the UN/LOCODE code MQFDF.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Medium, Open roadstead
- Shelter
- Good
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by other factors
- Charted depths
- Channel9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
- Anchorage9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
- Cargo pier12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 1 m
- Max. vessel size
- Over 152 m (500 ft) length
- Also noted
- good holding ground; turning area available
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry, has a U.S. representative, and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, available with local assistance, and advisable. Salvage and assist tugs are available. Pratique and other quarantine services are available. Communications include radio, radiotelephone, and air. Cargo can be worked at wharves.
The port offers medical facilities and garbage disposal. Mobile cranes are available, with lift capacity of 25–49 tons. Available services include longshore labor. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, and fuel oil.
Repair capability is rated limited and there is a medium drydock.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 11550, Pub. 147, chart 25527. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.