Port of Bocas Del Toro (PABOC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bocas Del Toro (UN/LOCODE PABOC) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Panama, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 9.3333° N, 82.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Panama East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bocas Del Toro
Where is Port of Bocas Del Toro located?
Port of Bocas Del Toro is a seaport located in Panama, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 9.3333° N, 82.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bocas Del Toro?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bocas Del Toro is PABOC — country code PA, location code BOC.
How deep is Port of Bocas Del Toro?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bocas Del Toro has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Bocas Del Toro?
Port of Bocas Del Toro reports a maximum draft of 8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Bocas Del Toro require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bocas Del Toro.
What type of harbor is Port of Bocas Del Toro?
Port of Bocas Del Toro is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bocas Del Toro have?
Port of Bocas Del Toro is recorded as offering anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bocas Del Toro are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →