Port of Playa De Guanica (PRGUX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Playa De Guanica (UN/LOCODE PRGUX) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Puerto Rico, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.9667° N, 66.9167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Puerto Rico
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Playa De Guanica
Where is Port of Playa De Guanica located?
Port of Playa De Guanica is a seaport located in Puerto Rico, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.9667° N, 66.9167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Playa De Guanica?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Playa De Guanica is PRGUX — country code PR, location code GUX.
How deep is Port of Playa De Guanica?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Playa De Guanica has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Playa De Guanica require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Playa De Guanica.
What type of harbor is Port of Playa De Guanica?
Port of Playa De Guanica is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Playa De Guanica have?
Port of Playa De Guanica is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Playa De Guanica are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →