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: Major
- Drydock type: Large
- Railway type: Medium
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 BALBOA port (PABLB) — Panama
Key information on BALBOA Port.
BALBOA (UN/Locode: PABLB), Panama is a seaport located at approximately 8.95079° N, -79.56578° E.
What type of vessels BALBOA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (55.37%), Tanker (38.36%), Other (5.69%) and Passenger (0.58%).
Where is BALBOA Port located?
Coordinates: 8.95079° N, -79.56578° E.
- RODMAN — UN/Locode: PAROD — 8.95265° N, -79.57445° E
- PANAMA CITY — UN/Locode: PAPTY — 8.99004° N, -79.48952° E
- VACAMONTE — UN/Locode: PAVAC — 8.86179° N, -79.66939° E
What are the key facilities and depths at BALBOA Port?
Harbor type/size: Lake or Canal and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 15.5m - 16m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 11.07 m.
What restrictions apply at BALBOA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: 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 BALBOA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 22.63; max DWT: 321,300; max GT: 169919; max NT: 112240; min LOA: 10; min draft: 2.9; min DWT: 89; min GT: 238; min NT: 107 and build year: 1969.
Who are the ship agents at BALBOA Port?
Ship agents include OTO Trading Corp..
Who are the ship suppliers at BALBOA Port?
Ship suppliers include Chindo and Overseas Ship Suppliers Corp..
Who are the service providers at BALBOA Port?
Service providers include Hans Lutz Maschinenfabrik GmbH and Inglasco International Ltd.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | PABLB |
| Latitude / Longitude | 8.95º, -79.57º |
| Country | Panama |
| Channel Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 11.07 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Lake or Canal |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
