Port of Nanchital (MXNAN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nanchital (UN/LOCODE MXNAN) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 18.0667° N, 94.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Mexico East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nanchital
Where is Port of Nanchital located?
Port of Nanchital is a seaport located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 18.0667° N, 94.4167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nanchital?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nanchital is MXNAN — country code MX, location code NAN.
How deep is Port of Nanchital?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nanchital has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Nanchital?
Port of Nanchital reports a maximum draft of 8.4 m, a maximum length of 177 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Nanchital require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nanchital.
What type of harbor is Port of Nanchital?
Port of Nanchital is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nanchital have?
Port of Nanchital is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nanchital are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9410), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →