Port of Paita (PEPAI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Paita (UN/LOCODE PEPAI) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 5.0833° S, 81.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 14 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
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Peru
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Paita
Where is Port of Paita located?
Port of Paita is a seaport located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.0833° S, 81.1167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Paita?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Paita is PEPAI — country code PE, location code PAI.
How deep is Port of Paita?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Paita has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Paita?
Port of Paita reports a maximum draft of 12.5 m, a maximum beam of 48.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Paita require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Paita.
What type of harbor is Port of Paita?
Port of Paita is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Paita have?
Port of Paita is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Paita are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →