Port of San Juan (PRSJU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of San Juan (UN/LOCODE PRSJU) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Puerto Rico, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 18.4667° N, 66.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Puerto Rico
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of San Juan
Where is Port of San Juan located?
Port of San Juan is a seaport located in Puerto Rico, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 18.4667° N, 66.1167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of San Juan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of San Juan is PRSJU — country code PR, location code SJU.
How deep is Port of San Juan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of San Juan has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of San Juan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of San Juan.
What type of harbor is Port of San Juan?
Port of San Juan is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of San Juan have?
Port of San Juan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of San Juan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →