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Frederiksted

VIFRDU.S. Virgin Islands17°42.4′N 064°53.4′WUpdated Oct 2016Open in the Ports tool

PILOTPilot boards at Frederiksted.
KEY DATAUTC−4 · IALA B
REPORTINGNotify ETA a min of 24 hours prior to arrival, vessel's schedule should include length, draught, unusual requirements, ie, dangerous cargo, etc.
INSPECTIONSUS Coast Guard port.

Pilot

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Blue: Frederiksted. Magenta: where the pilot boards (numbered as the list). Drawn by NaviBoss for planning, not for navigation.
  1. Frederiksted Pilot boards17°42.8′N 064°55.4′W

Key data

updated Oct 2016
LOCAL TIMEUTC−4No summer time.worked out from the port's time zone
LOAD LINE ZONENorth Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.
IALA REGIONBRed to starboard when entering.from the country
MAX SIZELOA 311.32m, beam 48.01m, 138,000DWT, draught 10.97m.

Size limits

LOA 311.32m, beam 48.01m, 138,000DWT, draught 10.97m.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Max draft per terminal

TerminalMax draughtMax LOABerths
The Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility——3

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Reporting before arrival

updated May 2010

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA a min of 24 hours prior to arrival, vessel's schedule should include length, draught, unusual requirements, ie, dangerous cargo, etc.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16 and 06.

Inspections

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

Port services

updated May 2010

Repairs

Minor engine and electrical repairs available on the island. Underwater divers available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by truck or hose, arrangements can be made through agent.

Bunkering: Available, delivery by tankers, truck or barges.

Stores: Limited ship supplies available.

Medical

Municipal hospital nearby. US certified dentists and opticians available.

Transport

Nearest airport: International airport 13km.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs.

About Frederiksted

updated Oct 2016

Where it is

Frederiksted is located on the W coast of St Croix, US Virgin Islands.

The port

The Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility, located in Frederiksted, is the main cruise ship port in St. Croix.

Questions about Frederiksted

Where does the pilot board at Frederiksted?

The pilot boards at Frederiksted, 17°42.8′N 064°55.4′W.

What time zone is Frederiksted in?

Local time at Frederiksted is UTC−4. No summer time.

Which load line zone is Frederiksted in?

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Frederiksted?

Port State Control at Frederiksted: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Frederiksted?

The UN/LOCODE of Frederiksted is VIFRD.

Tips from seafarers

What crews who called at Frederiksted say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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