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Port of Buenaventura

COBUN🇨🇴Colombia

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About Port of Buenaventura

Also known as: Buenaventura

Buenaventura is Colombia's principal Pacific port. It handles significant container and bulk cargo volumes. The port is equipped with tugs and compulsory pilotage.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
19m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
A
Terminals
3

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
15370 →
GeoNames ID
11525601 →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
COBUN
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
West South America
Latitude
3.8875°
Longitude
-77.0631°

Terminals (3)

SOCIEDAD PUERTO INDUSTRIAL AGUADULCE

SOCIEDAD PUERTO INDUSTRIAL AGUADULCE

Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

www.puertoaguadulce.com →

TCBUEN S.A.

TERMINAL DE CONTENEDORES DE BUENAVENTURA S.A.

Carrera 28A No. 7-152, Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

www.tcbuen.com →

TERMINAL MARITIMO SOCIEDAD PORTUARIA REGIONAL (SPRBUN)

TERMINAL MARITIMO SOCIEDAD PORTUARIA REGIONAL DE BUENAVENTURA S.A. (SPRBUN)

Calle 11, Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

www.sprbun.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Buenaventura is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is La Pilota Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Parque De Buenaventura (1.1 NM W), Las Delicias Range Rear (1.6 NM NW), Arrieral (1.9 NM WNW), Punta Soldado (8.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Buenaventura on?

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The Port of Buenaventura is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in CO. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Buenaventura (COBUN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for COBUN on the live map.

Where is the Port of Buenaventura?

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The Port of Buenaventura is a port in CO. Its UN/LOCODE is COBUN — 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 COBUN 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 Buenaventura?

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The Port of Buenaventura 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.