Port of Paysandu (UYPDU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Paysandu (UN/LOCODE UYPDU) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Uruguay, on the Rio de la Plata. It sits at 32.3167° S, 58.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Uruguay
UN/LOCODE
UYPDU
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
32.3167° S, 58.0667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Rio de la Plata; South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Uruguay

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Port of Paysandu (UYPDU)
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Distance
7 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Paysandu

Where is Port of Paysandu located?

Port of Paysandu is a seaport located in Uruguay, on the Rio de la Plata. Its coordinates are 32.3167° S, 58.0667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Paysandu?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Paysandu is UYPDU — country code UY, location code PDU.

How deep is Port of Paysandu?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Paysandu has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Paysandu require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Paysandu.

What type of harbor is Port of Paysandu?

Port of Paysandu is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Paysandu have?

Port of Paysandu is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Paysandu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →