Port of Salina Cruz (MXSCX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Salina Cruz (UN/LOCODE MXSCX) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Mexico, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 16.1667° N, 95.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Mexico West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Salina Cruz
Where is Port of Salina Cruz located?
Port of Salina Cruz is a seaport located in Mexico, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 16.1667° N, 95.2000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Salina Cruz?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Salina Cruz is MXSCX — country code MX, location code SCX.
How deep is Port of Salina Cruz?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Salina Cruz has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Salina Cruz require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Salina Cruz.
What type of harbor is Port of Salina Cruz?
Port of Salina Cruz is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Salina Cruz have?
Port of Salina Cruz is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Salina Cruz are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →