Port of Cartagena (ESCAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cartagena (UN/LOCODE ESCAR) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 37.5833° N, 0.9833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spain SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cartagena
Where is Port of Cartagena located?
Port of Cartagena is a seaport located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 37.5833° N, 0.9833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cartagena?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cartagena is ESCAR — country code ES, location code CAR.
How deep is Port of Cartagena?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cartagena has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Cartagena require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cartagena.
What type of harbor is Port of Cartagena?
Port of Cartagena is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cartagena have?
Port of Cartagena is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cartagena are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →