Port of Salaverry (PESVY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Salaverry (UN/LOCODE PESVY) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 8.2333° S, 78.9833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.

Country
Peru
UN/LOCODE
PESVY
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
8.2333° S, 78.9833° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Peru

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageBreakbulkOil Terminal

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Port of Salaverry (PESVY)
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Distance
55 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Salaverry

Where is Port of Salaverry located?

Port of Salaverry is a seaport located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 8.2333° S, 78.9833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Salaverry?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Salaverry is PESVY — country code PE, location code SVY.

How deep is Port of Salaverry?

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

Does Port of Salaverry require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Salaverry.

What type of harbor is Port of Salaverry?

Port of Salaverry is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Salaverry have?

Port of Salaverry is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Salaverry are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →