Port of Playa De Ponce (PRPSE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Playa De Ponce (UN/LOCODE PRPSE) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Puerto Rico, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.9833° N, 66.6167° 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 fair. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- 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 Ponce
Where is Port of Playa De Ponce located?
Port of Playa De Ponce is a seaport located in Puerto Rico, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.9833° N, 66.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Playa De Ponce?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Playa De Ponce is PRPSE — country code PR, location code PSE.
How deep is Port of Playa De Ponce?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Playa De Ponce 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 Ponce require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Playa De Ponce.
What type of harbor is Port of Playa De Ponce?
Port of Playa De Ponce is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Playa De Ponce have?
Port of Playa De Ponce is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Playa De Ponce are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11260), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →