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: Moderate
- Drydock type: Medium
- 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 TAMPICO port (MXTAM) — Mexico
Key information on TAMPICO Port.
TAMPICO (UN/Locode: MXTAM), Mexico is a seaport located at approximately 22.23603° N, -97.85745° E.
What type of vessels TAMPICO Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (44.86%), Other (29.91%), Cargo (24.3%) and Passenger (0.93%).
Where is TAMPICO Port located?
Coordinates: 22.23603° N, -97.85745° E.
- CIUDAD MADERO — UN/Locode: MXCDD — 22.27000° N, -97.83000° E
- ALTAMIRA — UN/Locode: MXATM — 22.48441° N, -97.86003° E
What are the key facilities and depths at TAMPICO Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 9.14 m.
What restrictions apply at TAMPICO Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do TAMPICO Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 294; max beam: 74; max draft: 14.52; max DWT: 76,580; max GT: 54940; max NT: 35134; min LOA: 4; min beam: 2; min draft: 4.5; min DWT: 61; min GT: 162; min NT: 208 and build year: 1977.
Who are the service providers at TAMPICO Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | MXTAM |
| Latitude / Longitude | 22.24º, -97.86º |
| Country | Mexico |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9.14 |
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
