Port of Puntarenas (CRPAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Puntarenas (UN/LOCODE CRPAS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Costa Rica, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 9.9833° N, 84.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Costa Rica
UN/LOCODE
CRPAS
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
9.9833° N, 84.8333° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
Costa Rica West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Puntarenas (CRPAS)
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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 Puntarenas

Where is Port of Puntarenas located?

Port of Puntarenas is a seaport located in Costa Rica, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 9.9833° N, 84.8333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puntarenas?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puntarenas is CRPAS — country code CR, location code PAS.

How deep is Port of Puntarenas?

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

Does Port of Puntarenas require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puntarenas.

What type of harbor is Port of Puntarenas?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Puntarenas have?

Port of Puntarenas is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Puntarenas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15510), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →