Scouting the Port is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Floyd’s Apartment, Vespucci Beach, Pier 400, Port of Los Santos and Los Santos Naval Port, Elysian Island for Trevor Philips. The objective: spying on Merryweather facilities. This GTA 5 Scouting the Port walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Floyd’s Apartment, Vespucci Beach, Pier 400, Port of Los Santos and Los Santos Naval Port, Elysian Island.
- Given by: Trevor Philips.
- Objective: Spying on Merryweather facilities.
- Unlocks: Minisub and Cargobob (offshore).
- Unlocked by: Fame or Shame.
GTA 5 Scouting the Port walkthrough
- Get in your truck.
- Go to Pier 400.
- Park next to dispatch.
- Follow Floyd.
- Get in the handler.
- Move the marked containers to the loading area.
- Set the container in the loading area.
- Go to the crane.
- Climb the crane to reach the cabin.
- Load the containers onto the trucks.
- Go to the vantage point at the end of the catwalk.
- Use the camera phone to take photos of the boat.
- Send the photos to Ron.
- Descend the crane to the docks floor.
- Get in the truck.
- Drive to the docking area.
- Leave the restricted area.
- Go to Floyd’s apartment.
How GTA 5 Scouting the Port fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Wade died.
- Wade was abandoned.
- Floyd died.
- Floyd was abandoned.
- The truck was destroyed.
- The truck is stuck.
- Trevor’s cover was blown.
- Trevor abandoned Pier 400.
- A container was badly damaged.
- The handler was destroyed.
- The handler container was damaged.
- The handler is stuck.
- The cargo was ditched.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Scouting the Port?
Pick it up in Floyd’s Apartment, Vespucci Beach, Pier 400, Port of Los Santos and Los Santos Naval Port, Elysian Island for Trevor Philips.
What fails GTA 5 Scouting the Port?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Wade died; Wade was abandoned; Floyd died; Floyd was abandoned; the truck was destroyed; the truck is stuck; Trevor’s cover was blown; Trevor abandoned Pier 400; a container was badly damaged; the handler was destroyed; the handler container was damaged; the handler is stuck; the cargo was ditched.
What does GTA 5 Scouting the Port unlock?
Minisub and Cargobob (offshore).
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
