Port of Puerto Yabucoa (PRPYA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Puerto Yabucoa (UN/LOCODE PRPYA) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Puerto Rico, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.0500° N, 65.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.

Country
Puerto Rico
UN/LOCODE
PRPYA
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
18.0500° N, 65.8333° 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
14 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
0.3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Puerto Rico

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Yabucoa

Where is Port of Puerto Yabucoa located?

Port of Puerto Yabucoa is a seaport located in Puerto Rico, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.0500° N, 65.8333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Yabucoa?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Yabucoa is PRPYA — country code PR, location code PYA.

How deep is Port of Puerto Yabucoa?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Yabucoa has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.

Does Port of Puerto Yabucoa require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Yabucoa.

What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Yabucoa?

Port of Puerto Yabucoa is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Puerto Yabucoa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11205), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →