Port of Almirante (PAPAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Almirante (UN/LOCODE PAPAM) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Panama, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 9.3000° N, 82.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 15 m, cargo pier depths around 7.3 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, container, breakbulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Panama East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Almirante
Where is Port of Almirante located?
Port of Almirante is a seaport located in Panama, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 9.3000° N, 82.4000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Almirante?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Almirante is PAPAM — country code PA, location code PAM.
How deep is Port of Almirante?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Almirante has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 15 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.3 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Almirante?
Port of Almirante reports a maximum draft of 10.7 m, a maximum length of 211.9 m, a maximum beam of 30.7 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Almirante require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Almirante.
What type of harbor is Port of Almirante?
Port of Almirante is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Almirante have?
Port of Almirante is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Almirante are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9830), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →