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
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 ALTAMIRA port (MXATM) — Mexico
Key information on ALTAMIRA Port.
ALTAMIRA (UN/Locode: MXATM), Mexico is a seaport located at approximately 22.48441° N, -97.86003° E.
What type of vessels ALTAMIRA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (76.47%), Tanker (19.38%) and Other (4.15%).
Where is ALTAMIRA Port located?
Coordinates: 22.48441° N, -97.86003° E.
- CIUDAD MADERO — UN/Locode: MXCDD — 22.27000° N, -97.83000° E
- TAMPICO — UN/Locode: MXTAM — 22.23603° N, -97.85745° E
What are the key facilities and depths at ALTAMIRA Port?
Harbor type/size: River Basin and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 17.1m - 18.2m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.
What restrictions apply at ALTAMIRA 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: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not 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 ALTAMIRA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 340; max beam: 63; max draft: 15.7; max DWT: 132,035; max GT: 113502; max NT: 58348; min LOA: 18; min beam: 4; min draft: 2.9; min DWT: 417; min GT: 150; min NT: 45 and build year: 1981.
Who are the service providers at ALTAMIRA Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | MXATM |
| Latitude / Longitude | 22.48º, -97.86º |
| Country | Mexico |
| Channel Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 17.1m - 18.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12 |
| Harbour Type | River Basin |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
