Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla (GTIZ4): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla (UN/LOCODE GTIZ4) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Guatemala, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 15.7000° N, 88.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.

Country
Guatemala
UN/LOCODE
GTIZ4
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
15.7000° N, 88.6167° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
11 m
Max Vessel Length
299.6 m
Tidal Range
0.5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m
Entrance Width
90 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Guatemala East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla (GTIZ4)
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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla

Where is Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla located?

Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla is a seaport located in Guatemala, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 15.7000° N, 88.6167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla is GTIZ4 — country code GT, location code IZ4.

How deep is Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla?

Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 299.6 m, a maximum beam of 40 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla.

What type of harbor is Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla?

Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla have?

Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Santo Tomas De Castilla are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9625), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →