Port of Altamira (MXATM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Altamira (UN/LOCODE MXATM) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 22.4833° N, 97.8500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 18 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Mexico East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Altamira
Where is Port of Altamira located?
Port of Altamira is a seaport located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 22.4833° N, 97.8500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Altamira?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Altamira is MXATM — country code MX, location code ATM.
How deep is Port of Altamira?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Altamira has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 18 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Altamira?
Port of Altamira reports a maximum draft of 12.2 m, a maximum length of 339.6 m, a maximum beam of 48.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Altamira require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Altamira.
What type of harbor is Port of Altamira?
Port of Altamira is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Altamira have?
Port of Altamira is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal, lng terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Altamira are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9355), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →