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.
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
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Peru
Services & Restrictions
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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 →