Port of Balboa (PABLB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Balboa (UN/LOCODE PABLB) is a medium canal or lake harbor located in Panama, on the Gulf of Panama. It sits at 8.9500° N, 79.5667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Panama; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Panama West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Balboa
Where is Port of Balboa located?
Port of Balboa is a seaport located in Panama, on the Gulf of Panama. Its coordinates are 8.9500° N, 79.5667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Balboa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Balboa is PABLB — country code PA, location code BLB.
How deep is Port of Balboa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Balboa has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
Does Port of Balboa require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Balboa.
What type of harbor is Port of Balboa?
Port of Balboa is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Balboa have?
Port of Balboa is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Balboa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15410), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →