Port profile · KNCHA

Port of Charlestown

Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Charlestown in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Port Information

Port nameCharlestown
UN/LOCODEKNCHA
CountrySaint Kitts and Nevis
Port typePort
Latitude17.1306200
Longitude-62.6286800
Maritime areaCaribbean Sea
Local areaCaribbean Sea

Live Vessel Map

Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.

About Charlestown Port

Charlestown Port is a verified port location in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE KNCHA and the coordinates 17.1306200, -62.6286800. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.

Port Location

The recorded position places Charlestown within Caribbean Sea and the wider Caribbean Sea maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.

Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.

Live vessel tracking near Charlestown

The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Charlestown Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.

Nearby Ports

Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Majors Bay, St Kitts, Sint Eustatius, Little Bay, Montserrat, St Johns. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.

Majors Bay
KN
St Kitts
KNBAS · KN
Sint Eustatius
BQEUX · BQ
Little Bay
MSLTB · MS
Montserrat
MSPLY · MS
St Johns
AGSJO · AG

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Charlestown Port located?

The verified position is latitude 17.1306200 and longitude -62.6286800 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Charlestown?

The UN/LOCODE recorded for Charlestown is KNCHA.

Can I view vessels near Charlestown Port?

Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.

Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?

No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.

Which ports are near Charlestown?

The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Majors Bay, St Kitts, Sint Eustatius, Little Bay, Montserrat, St Johns.

Sources & Data Notes

Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.