Port of Puerto De Hencan (HNSLO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Puerto De Hencan (UN/LOCODE HNSLO) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Honduras, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 13.4000° N, 87.4500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Honduras
UN/LOCODE
HNSLO
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
13.4000° N, 87.4500° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
Honduras West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Puerto De Hencan (HNSLO)
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Distance
23 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto De Hencan

Where is Port of Puerto De Hencan located?

Port of Puerto De Hencan is a seaport located in Honduras, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 13.4000° N, 87.4500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto De Hencan?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto De Hencan is HNSLO — country code HN, location code SLO.

How deep is Port of Puerto De Hencan?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto De Hencan has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Puerto De Hencan require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Puerto De Hencan, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Puerto De Hencan?

Port of Puerto De Hencan is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto De Hencan have?

Port of Puerto De Hencan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Puerto De Hencan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15570), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →