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Port Lafito
Key data
updated Apr 2024Size limits
Largest vessel handled, LOA 190m, 23,000DWT and draught 9.5m from the latest audit.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafito Terminal | — | 166 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Autorite Portuaire Nationale.
Position:Safety Director.
Address: PO Box 616, Boulevard La Saline, Port au Prince, Haiti
Tel: +509 298 4074
Fax: +509 298 3479
Mob: +509 402 0258
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
About Port Lafito
updated Apr 2024Where it is
Port Lafito is located on the W side of the island, 9nm N of Port au Prince.
The port
A Free Zone port operated by SSA Marine, handling containers and loose bulk cargo. Port Lafito is Haiti's first Panamax port.
Questions about Port Lafito
What time zone is Port Lafito in?
Local time at Port Lafito is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Lafito?
The UN/LOCODE of Port Lafito is HTLFF.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Port Lafito 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.