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
Other
- Repair code: Limited
- Railway type: Small
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 ACAJUTLA port (SVAQJ) — El Salvador
Key information on ACAJUTLA Port.
ACAJUTLA (UN/Locode: SVAQJ), El Salvador is a seaport located at approximately 13.57613° N, -89.84501° E.
What type of vessels ACAJUTLA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (59.13%), Tanker (38.26%) and Other (2.61%).
Where is ACAJUTLA Port located?
Coordinates: 13.57613° N, -89.84501° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at ACAJUTLA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.
What restrictions apply at ACAJUTLA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do ACAJUTLA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Ro Ro and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 299; max beam: 46; max draft: 13.83; max DWT: 95,606; max GT: 114221; max NT: 34267; min LOA: 30; min draft: 4.19; min DWT: 277; min GT: 460; min NT: 138 and build year: 1997.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | SVAQJ |
| Latitude / Longitude | 13.58º, -89.85º |
| Country | El Salvador |
| Channel Depth | - |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 20.1m - 21.3m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
