El Salvador

Port of Acajutla (SV AQJ)

El Salvador
Port of Acajutla, El Salvador © Roberto Alas · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE SV AQJ
Coordinates 13.5833, -89.8333 (13°35′N 89°50′W)
Nearest city Acajutla
Body of water North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Poor
Tidal range 2 m
Anchorage depth 20.1 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport No
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions

Acajutla operates as a working harbor in El Salvador, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Acajutla.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Acajutla located?
Acajutla is a seaport in El Salvador.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Acajutla?
The UN/LOCODE for Acajutla is SV AQJ.
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