Port of Puerto Este: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Puerto Este is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Honduras, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 16.0833° N, 86.9000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Honduras
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
16.0833° N, 86.9000° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Honduras East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Anchorage

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Distance
19 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Este

Where is Port of Puerto Este located?

Port of Puerto Este is a seaport located in Honduras, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 16.0833° N, 86.9000° W.

How deep is Port of Puerto Este?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Este has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Puerto Este require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Este.

What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Este?

Port of Puerto Este is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Este have?

Port of Puerto Este is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Puerto Este are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9665), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →