Port of Sámara

CRSAM🇨🇷Costa Rica

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About Port of Sámara

Sámara is a small port on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. It serves as a local fishing harbor and handles modest cargo volumes.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CRSAM
Country
🇨🇷Costa Rica
Time Zone
UTC-6

Region

Subdivision
CR-G
Latitude
9.8833°
Longitude
-85.5333°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Sámara is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Isla Cabo Blanco Lighthouse at 32.3 NM to the SE. Other aids include Punta de Puntarenas (40.7 NM E), Isla Negritos Afuera (41.8 NM E), Puntarenas (41.9 NM E), Puntarenas Pier (41.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Sámara on?

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The Port of Sámara is situated on the Caribbean Sea in CR. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Sámara (CRSAM) 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 Sámara?

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The Port of Sámara is a port in CR. Its UN/LOCODE is CRSAM — 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 CRSAM mean?

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The first two characters, CR, are the ISO country code for CR. 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 Sámara?

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The Port of Sámara operates in the UTC-6 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.