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Ports in Sint Maarten
NaviBoss has port guides for 1 port in Sint Maarten, 1 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IV, buoyage follows IALA region B.
All 1 port in Sint Maarten
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg | SXPHI | Yes | 10.0 m | NAVAREA IV |
Navigational warnings
Sint Maarten's waters are in NAVAREA IV. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Sint Maarten
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessel seeking access to port facilities in Sint Maarten require clearance from Immigration, Customs and the Lagoon Authority. Vessels are expected to provide last port clearance, crew list, passports, vessel registry, customs documents and immigration documents.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority, Port Security:
Address: Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications,
Government Administration Building,
Clem la Bega Square,
Sint Maarten.
Tel: +1 721 542 2233.
Dialling code +1 721
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Sint Maarten
How many ports in Sint Maarten have a NaviBoss port guide?
1 port, 1 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Sint Maarten in?
Sint Maarten's ports lie in NAVAREA IV (4). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Sint Maarten use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
What time zone are Sint Maarten's ports in?
UTC−4, with no summer time.
Which port in Sint Maarten takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Philipsburg: its deepest listed berth takes 10.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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