Costa Rica

Port of Puntarenas (CR PAS)

Costa Rica
Also known as: Punta Arenas
Port of Puntarenas, Costa Rica © Mariordo (Mario Duran Ortiz) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE CR PAS
Coordinates 9.9833, -84.8333 (9°59′N 84°50′W)
Region CR-P
Nearest city Puntarenas
Body of water North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Open roadstead
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 3 m
Channel depth 9.4 m
Anchorage depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 7.9 m
Oil terminal depth 6.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions

Puntarenas operates as a working harbor in Costa Rica, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at Puntarenas. Draft at the approach to Puntarenas is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Puntarenas located?
Puntarenas is a seaport in Costa Rica.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puntarenas?
The UN/LOCODE for Puntarenas is CR PAS.
What is the channel depth at Puntarenas?
The channel depth at Puntarenas is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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