Port of Mayaguez (PRMAZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mayaguez (UN/LOCODE PRMAZ) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Puerto Rico, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 18.2000° N, 67.1500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Puerto Rico
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mayaguez
Where is Port of Mayaguez located?
Port of Mayaguez is a seaport located in Puerto Rico, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 18.2000° N, 67.1500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mayaguez?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mayaguez is PRMAZ — country code PR, location code MAZ.
How deep is Port of Mayaguez?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mayaguez has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Mayaguez require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mayaguez.
What type of harbor is Port of Mayaguez?
Port of Mayaguez is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mayaguez have?
Port of Mayaguez is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mayaguez are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11290), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →