Port of Puerto Bolivar (COPBO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Bolivar (UN/LOCODE COPBO) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Colombia, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 12.2500° N, 71.9667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Colombia North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Bolivar
Where is Port of Puerto Bolivar located?
Port of Puerto Bolivar is a seaport located in Colombia, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 12.2500° N, 71.9667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Bolivar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Bolivar is COPBO — country code CO, location code PBO.
How deep is Port of Puerto Bolivar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Bolivar has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Bolivar?
Port of Puerto Bolivar reports a maximum draft of 17.5 m, a maximum length of 300 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Bolivar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Bolivar.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Bolivar?
Port of Puerto Bolivar is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Bolivar have?
Port of Puerto Bolivar is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Bolivar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11946), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →