Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about ESMERALDAS port (ECESM) — Ecuador
Key information on ESMERALDAS Port.
ESMERALDAS (UN/Locode: ECESM), Ecuador is a seaport located at approximately 1.01080° N, -79.66700° E.
What type of vessels ESMERALDAS Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (88%), Other (9.33%), Cargo (1.33%) and Passenger (1.33%).
Where is ESMERALDAS Port located?
Coordinates: 1.01080° N, -79.66700° E.
- BALAO — UN/Locode: ECEBL — 1.03000° N, -79.73000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at ESMERALDAS Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 10 m.
What restrictions apply at ESMERALDAS Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do ESMERALDAS Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 250; max beam: 44; max draft: 15.42; max DWT: 114,905; max GT: 63555; max NT: 35973; min LOA: 22; min beam: 6; min draft: 1.14; min DWT: 96; min GT: 100; min NT: 103 and build year: 1972.
Who are the service providers at ESMERALDAS Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | ECESM |
| Latitude / Longitude | 1.01º, -79.67º |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 10 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| ECEBL | 1.03º, -79.73º |
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
