Port of Esmeraldas (EC ESM)
Ecuador
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | EC ESM |
| Coordinates | 1.0000, -79.6500 (1°00′N 79°39′W) |
| Region | EC-E |
| Nearest city | Esmeraldas |
| Body of water | North Pacific Ocean |
| First port of entry | No |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | River, natural |
| Shelter | Fair |
| Tidal range | 2.9 m |
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
| Anchorage depth | 11 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 230 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | Yes |
| Overhead limits | No |
Facilities
Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Provisions
Esmeraldas is a seaport on the coast of Ecuador, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Very small, with a River, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 9.4 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Esmeraldas located?
- Esmeraldas is a seaport in Ecuador.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Esmeraldas?
- The UN/LOCODE for Esmeraldas is EC ESM.
- What is the channel depth at Esmeraldas?
- The channel depth at Esmeraldas is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
- Tumaco Colombia 135 km
- Manta Ecuador 247 km
- Buenaventura Colombia 430 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 15799 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 9520 km
- Los Angeles USA 5422 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 14353 km
- Hamburg Germany 9893 km
- Santos Brazil 4546 km
- Durban South Africa 12055 km
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