Port of Playa De Humacao (PRHUC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Playa De Humacao (UN/LOCODE PRHUC) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Puerto Rico, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.1667° N, 65.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Puerto Rico
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Playa De Humacao
Where is Port of Playa De Humacao located?
Port of Playa De Humacao is a seaport located in Puerto Rico, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.1667° N, 65.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Playa De Humacao?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Playa De Humacao is PRHUC — country code PR, location code HUC.
How deep is Port of Playa De Humacao?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Playa De Humacao has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Playa De Humacao require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Playa De Humacao.
What type of harbor is Port of Playa De Humacao?
Port of Playa De Humacao is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Playa De Humacao have?
Port of Playa De Humacao is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Playa De Humacao are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11190), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →