Port of Buenaventura (COBUN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Buenaventura (UN/LOCODE COBUN) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Colombia, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 3.8833° N, 77.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Colombia West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Buenaventura
Where is Port of Buenaventura located?
Port of Buenaventura is a seaport located in Colombia, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 3.8833° N, 77.0667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Buenaventura?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Buenaventura is COBUN — country code CO, location code BUN.
How deep is Port of Buenaventura?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Buenaventura has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Buenaventura?
Port of Buenaventura reports a maximum draft of 13.9 m, a maximum length of 368.5 m, a maximum beam of 51.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Buenaventura require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Buenaventura.
What type of harbor is Port of Buenaventura?
Port of Buenaventura is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Buenaventura have?
Port of Buenaventura is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Buenaventura are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →