Port of Colonia (UYCYR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Colonia (UN/LOCODE UYCYR) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Uruguay, on the Rio de la Plata. It sits at 34.4667° S, 57.8500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Rio de la Plata; South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Uruguay
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Colonia
Where is Port of Colonia located?
Port of Colonia is a seaport located in Uruguay, on the Rio de la Plata. Its coordinates are 34.4667° S, 57.8500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Colonia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Colonia is UYCYR — country code UY, location code CYR.
How deep is Port of Colonia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Colonia has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Colonia require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Colonia.
What type of harbor is Port of Colonia?
Port of Colonia is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Colonia have?
Port of Colonia is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Colonia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13140), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →