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Port Intelligence Brief

Matthew Town, The Bahamas

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59 Verified Intelligence Items
44Verified
Intelligence
21Official
Sources
86%Overall
Confidence
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CoordinatesN 20 56' 60.0000"
W 73 40' 59.9988"
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Harbor ProfileNorth Atlantic Ocean
Size: Very Small
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EntranceTidal Range: 6.56 ft
Depth: 11.15 ft
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Port StatusPort of Entry: Yes
Shelter: Good
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Last UpdateJun 28, 2026
09:30 ET
🧭 Approach & Entrance 6 items
🛟 Shelter & Refuge 7 items
⚠ Local Cautions 7 items
🛒 Crew Rest & Resupply 8 items
☎ Harbor / Authority 1 items 🔒
📡 Contacts & VHF 5 items 🔒
🛥 Marinas 6 items 🔒
⛽ Fuel & Utilities 7 items 🔒
🛂 Clearance & Formalities 7 items 🔒
🚑 Medical & Emergency 5 items 🔒
Current Briefing

Approach & Entrance

Matthew Town approach intelligence includes pilotage, entrance channel depths, harbor communications, traffic density, anchoring restrictions, and operational cautions for arrival planning.
Verified Intelligence
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Basin And Max Draft

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

Basin ~65 m square; maximum vessel draft into basin 3.5 m.
95% Confidence
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Anchorage Depths Matthew Road

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

Anchorage in 'Matthew Road' depths 8.2–9.1 m; bottom: coral sand.
95% Confidence
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Official Publications And Port Index

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

Matthew Town is listed in NGA World Port Index (Pub.150) as World Port Index No. 10010.
92% Confidence
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Approach Character And Nearshore Hazards

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

Coastline generally low with a steeply sloping narrow margin of sunken dangers; roadstead near town clear of coral heads; exercise caution on approaches.
90% Confidence
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Nav Light Near Town

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

A navigational light is displayed south of Matthew Town (Southwest Point lightstation).
90% Confidence
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Man Of War Bay Morton Salt Terminal And Pilotage Note

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

Man of War Bay T-shaped salt jetty: alongside depth 12.5 m; bulk carriers up to ~35,000 dwt; pilotage for loading NOT compulsory (pilot may board 1 mile W of jetty).
90% Confidence
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