Port of Guayaquil (ECGYE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Guayaquil (UN/LOCODE ECGYE) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Ecuador, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 2.2000° S, 79.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Ecuador
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Guayaquil
Where is Port of Guayaquil located?
Port of Guayaquil is a seaport located in Ecuador, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 2.2000° S, 79.8833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Guayaquil?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Guayaquil is ECGYE — country code EC, location code GYE.
How deep is Port of Guayaquil?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Guayaquil has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Guayaquil?
Port of Guayaquil reports a maximum draft of 9.7 m, a maximum length of 212.5 m, a maximum beam of 51 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Guayaquil require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Guayaquil.
What type of harbor is Port of Guayaquil?
Port of Guayaquil is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Guayaquil have?
Port of Guayaquil is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Guayaquil are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →