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.
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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Puerto Rico
Services & Restrictions
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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 →