Port of Bahia San Nicolas (PESNX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Bahia San Nicolas (UN/LOCODE PESNX) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 15.2500° S, 75.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 18.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Peru
UN/LOCODE
PESNX
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
15.2500° S, 75.2333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
18.6 m
Oil Terminal Depth
18.6 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Peru

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
208 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bahia San Nicolas

Where is Port of Bahia San Nicolas located?

Port of Bahia San Nicolas is a seaport located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 15.2500° S, 75.2333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bahia San Nicolas?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bahia San Nicolas is PESNX — country code PE, location code SNX.

How deep is Port of Bahia San Nicolas?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bahia San Nicolas has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 18.6 m.

Does Port of Bahia San Nicolas require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bahia San Nicolas.

What type of harbor is Port of Bahia San Nicolas?

Port of Bahia San Nicolas is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Bahia San Nicolas have?

Port of Bahia San Nicolas is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Bahia San Nicolas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14895), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →