Port of Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Quetzal (UN/LOCODE GTPRQ) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Guatemala, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 13.9167° N, 90.8000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 19 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Guatemala West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Quetzal
Where is Port of Puerto Quetzal located?
Port of Puerto Quetzal is a seaport located in Guatemala, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 13.9167° N, 90.8000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Quetzal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Quetzal is GTPRQ — country code GT, location code PRQ.
How deep is Port of Puerto Quetzal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Quetzal has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 19 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Quetzal?
Port of Puerto Quetzal reports a maximum draft of 13.8 m, a maximum length of 133.5 m, a maximum beam of 48.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Quetzal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Quetzal.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Quetzal?
Port of Puerto Quetzal is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Quetzal have?
Port of Puerto Quetzal is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Quetzal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →