Port of Puerto Barrios (GTPBR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Barrios (UN/LOCODE GTPBR) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Guatemala, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 15.7333° N, 88.6000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 5.6 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Guatemala East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Barrios
Where is Port of Puerto Barrios located?
Port of Puerto Barrios is a seaport located in Guatemala, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 15.7333° N, 88.6000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Barrios?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Barrios is GTPBR — country code GT, location code PBR.
How deep is Port of Puerto Barrios?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Barrios has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 5.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Barrios?
Port of Puerto Barrios reports a maximum draft of 12 m, a maximum length of 225.7 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Barrios require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Barrios.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Barrios?
Port of Puerto Barrios is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Barrios have?
Port of Puerto Barrios is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Barrios are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9620), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →