Port of Chiriqui Grande (PACHG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Chiriqui Grande (UN/LOCODE PACHG) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Panama, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 8.9500° N, 82.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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 Chiriqui Grande
Where is Port of Chiriqui Grande located?
Port of Chiriqui Grande is a seaport located in Panama, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 8.9500° N, 82.1167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chiriqui Grande?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chiriqui Grande is PACHG — country code PA, location code CHG.
How deep is Port of Chiriqui Grande?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chiriqui Grande has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Chiriqui Grande?
Port of Chiriqui Grande reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum length of 169.3 m, a maximum beam of 27.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Chiriqui Grande require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chiriqui Grande.
What type of harbor is Port of Chiriqui Grande?
Port of Chiriqui Grande is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Chiriqui Grande have?
Port of Chiriqui Grande is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Chiriqui Grande are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9825), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →