Port of Esmeraldas (ECESM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Esmeraldas (UN/LOCODE ECESM) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Ecuador, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 1.0000° N, 79.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Ecuador
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Esmeraldas
Where is Port of Esmeraldas located?
Port of Esmeraldas is a seaport located in Ecuador, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 1.0000° N, 79.6500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Esmeraldas?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Esmeraldas is ECESM — country code EC, location code ESM.
How deep is Port of Esmeraldas?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Esmeraldas has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Esmeraldas?
Port of Esmeraldas reports a maximum length of 230 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Esmeraldas require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Esmeraldas.
What type of harbor is Port of Esmeraldas?
Port of Esmeraldas is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Esmeraldas have?
Port of Esmeraldas is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Esmeraldas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →