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.

Country
Puerto Rico
UN/LOCODE
PRGUX
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
17.9667° N, 66.9167° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
0.3 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
9 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →