Port of Arecibo (PRARE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Arecibo (UN/LOCODE PRARE) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Puerto Rico, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 18.4833° N, 66.7000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Puerto Rico
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Arecibo
Where is Port of Arecibo located?
Port of Arecibo is a seaport located in Puerto Rico, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 18.4833° N, 66.7000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Arecibo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Arecibo is PRARE — country code PR, location code ARE.
How deep is Port of Arecibo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Arecibo has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Arecibo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Arecibo.
What type of harbor is Port of Arecibo?
Port of Arecibo is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Arecibo have?
Port of Arecibo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Arecibo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →