Port of Vacamonte (PAVAC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vacamonte (UN/LOCODE PAVAC) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Panama, on the Gulf of Panama. It sits at 8.8667° N, 79.6667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Panama; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Panama West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vacamonte
Where is Port of Vacamonte located?
Port of Vacamonte is a seaport located in Panama, on the Gulf of Panama. Its coordinates are 8.8667° N, 79.6667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vacamonte?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vacamonte is PAVAC — country code PA, location code VAC.
How deep is Port of Vacamonte?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vacamonte has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Vacamonte require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vacamonte.
What type of harbor is Port of Vacamonte?
Port of Vacamonte is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vacamonte have?
Port of Vacamonte is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vacamonte are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15423), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →