Port of Santa Marta (COSMR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Santa Marta (UN/LOCODE COSMR) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Colombia, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 11.2500° N, 74.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Colombia North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Santa Marta
Where is Port of Santa Marta located?
Port of Santa Marta is a seaport located in Colombia, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 11.2500° N, 74.2167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Santa Marta?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Santa Marta is COSMR — country code CO, location code SMR.
How deep is Port of Santa Marta?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Santa Marta has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Santa Marta?
Port of Santa Marta reports a maximum draft of 14.3 m, a maximum length of 270 m, a maximum beam of 41 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Santa Marta require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Santa Marta.
What type of harbor is Port of Santa Marta?
Port of Santa Marta is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Santa Marta have?
Port of Santa Marta is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Santa Marta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11940), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →