Port of ACANDI

COACD🇨🇴Colombia

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About Port of ACANDI

Acandi is a small port on Colombia's Caribbean coast. It serves as a local cargo and passenger transfer point.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
8.5103°
Longitude
-77.2754°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
COACD
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Time Zone
UTC-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of ACANDI?

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The approach to ACANDI is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cabo Tiburón Lighthouse at 11 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Punta Arenas Norte (20.2 NM E), Punta Caribana (24 NM ENE), Punta Caribaná (24.1 NM ENE), Punta Caimán (33.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of ACANDI?

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The Port of ACANDI is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of ACANDI?

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You can track vessels near ACANDI (COACD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of ACANDI?

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The Port of ACANDI is a port in CO. Its UN/LOCODE is COACD — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE COACD mean?

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The first two characters, CO, are the ISO country code for CO. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of ACANDI?

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The Port of ACANDI operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.